On October 4, 2009 the NLSC participated in a local recruiting event at the Diwali Mela 2009 also known as the Festival of Light. We discovered this event after speaking with the organizer from a previous event, and it was well worth the our particpation. In the words of the event organizers, the Festival of light was a celebration of the “ageless culture of India by touch and taste” and was organized by 14 local Hindu and Jain temples in the Washington Metro area.
The Festival of Light was held in Fairfax VA at the George Mason Patriot Center, and there were over 500 attendees from predominantly Hindi speaking communities from the DC, Maryland, and Virginia areas. Additionally, there were many individuals who spoke a number of less common Indian dialects represented at the festival. The one-day festival began at 12:00 pm and ended at 10:00 pm, and featured international vendors selling traditional Indian clothing, cuisine, jewelry, furniture, and other cultural items. There were also many businesses and non-profits catering to the Indian community, including a student association, real estate, insurance, and medical businesses.
Many people came to our table to inquire about the NLSC. Fortunately, we were right in front of the main stage, so we were able to watch and enjoy traditional Indian dancing and singing. Overall it was a great event, and I hope we go back next year!
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