WASHINGTON: As Diwali was included in UNESCO’s Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, the Consulate General of India in Houston, United States, organised a vibrant event to mark the occasion.
The celebration was held in collaboration with BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir and other Indo-American diaspora organisations in Houston.
Speaking on the occasion, Indian Consul General in Houston D.C. Manjunath highlighted the global significance of the recognition and Diwali’s universal message of light, harmony, and goodwill.
“The celebration included lamp-lighting ceremony, cultural performances and a captivating light show, with active participation from diaspora members and elected officials, ” the Consulate General of India in Houston posted on X on Friday.