Indian mission in Houston hosts Diwali celebration

The Consulate General of India in Houston has hosted a grand Diwali celebration to mark the festival of lights.

The event, organised in partnership with the City of Houston on Wednesday, brought together civic leaders, diplomats and members of the Indo-American community.

Consul General D C Manjunath and Mayor John Whitmire led the celebrations held at the Houston City Hall, which were attended by elected officials, members of the Consular Corps, and community leaders.

In his address, Mayor Whitmire extended warm Diwali greetings to the Indian-American community, saying, “I was proud to join Houston's Indian community in hosting this Diwali reception at City Hall, a festival that reminds us light conquers darkness, and that unity in diversity is our strength.”

Consul General Manjunath thanked the Mayor and the City of Houston for embracing the spirit of Diwali, noting that the festival's message of light, hope, and harmony resonates deeply in a city as diverse and dynamic as Houston.

The evening featured a Kathak dance performance, showcasing India's classical artistic heritage.

Houston, home to one of the largest Indian-American populations in the southern United States, has seen Diwali evolve from community gatherings into a public celebration highlighting the city's multicultural and inclusive character.