Diwali Celebration
Cleveland City Hall Rotunda November 16, 2012
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The Federation of India Community Associations (FICA) hosted Deepavali, The Festival of Lights, in the Rotunda of Cleveland City Hall on November 16, 2012.
After a networking and social hour (see photos from the event) the official program began with a welcome from FICA Board Chair Chittaranjan Jain.
Chittaranjan Jain
Dr. Jain spoke about the tragedy this summer at the Oak Tree Wisconsin Gurudwara. He was followed by Ratanjit Sondhe who gave a brief explanation of the history and rational behind Sikhs and Sikhism.
Ratanjit Sondhe
Asim Datta, president of FICA, introduced Cleveland Mayor Frank Jackson.