FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                                                     September 13, 2002


Cary's Second Annual Diwali Celebration


Hum Sub, Inc. and the Town of Cary Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources present Cary Diwali Celebration 2002 on Saturday October 26, 2002 from 11 a.m. - 8 p.m. at the Amphitheatre at Regency Park, Cary. The annual Town of Cary Diwali is a showcase of Indian cultural arts.

Diwali is the most widely celebrated Indian festival, which marks the victory of good over evil. Diwali means "a row of lights".

Headlining the event is Archana Joglekar, who will perform traditional Indian dance and music. The celebration features a dazzling array of Indian classical/folk music and dance shows, bazaar for handmade crafts, clothing, jewelry, and a variety of foods from the Indian subcontinent. Last year, the event attracted around 2,500, and this year organizers expect an attendance of over 4,000. This year’s event will also include a professional fireworks show. This event is free and open to the public!

For information call (919) 460-4963, visit www.townofcary.org or www.HumSub.org.

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PRIMARY CONTACTS:

Darrell Stover, Cultural Arts Program Specialist, (919) 462-3963
Ujjwal Srivastava, Hum Sub, Inc. (919) 481-2415
Meredith Bridgers, Recreation Projects Specialist, (919) 462-3960

Town of Cary Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources                       (919) 469-4061
PO Box 8005; Cary, NC 27512-8005                                                           fax (919) 469-4344