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March 15, 2016
Vol. 15 No. 11
BY SARA GIUSTI Purim, one of Judaism’s most celebratory holidays (in fact, celebrants are encouraged to party more than usual!), is March 24, and three local temples are hosting events open to the public. The origin of Purim begins in Persia, third or second century BCE. After a celebratory feast, a drunk King Ahasuerus demands a new wife after his previous queen disobeys him. All young women are to be presented to him so he can find a new wife; the beautiful Esther catches his eye. But he is unaware of Esther’s origins as an orphan and a Jew, minorities in Persia. The king’s chief minister Haman dislikes Esther’s first cousin, Mordecai continued on page 12
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SUBMITTED BY FESTIVAL OF GLOBE “Holi” is a great festive occasion to celebrate and inundate each other with a rainbow of colors. Join thousands of people to spread cheer and enjoy delicious food, dazzling musical and cultural extravaganza, kids water games, raffle prizes, and dance to the beats of Desi Dhol. It is also an opportune time to renew friendships and make new ones as the entire gathering morphs into a huge family celebration. An ancient Indian festival, Holi celebrates Hindu legends while rejoicing in the arrival of spring and the triumph of good over evil. While based in religious tradition, the holiday has become a popu-
lar event that welcomes all to participate in a celebration of brotherhood. Federation of Indo-Americans (FIA) of Northern California, Fremont Hindu Temple, and Festival of Globe (FOG) announce their 39th Holi festival celebration on a grand scale. Building on previous successes and huge response, this year’s Festival of Colors will be celebrated on Saturday, March 19 at Dixon Landing Park in Milpitas. People from all over California are expected to participate in the festivities along with many dignitaries and community leaders. Dr. Romesh Japra, FIA President and Founder &Convener of FOG said, “Fremont Holi has over the years played an important role in keeping our culture alive and inculcating pious values in our youngsters. With a new and bigger location, Holi this year promises to be a much more enjoyable experience for the families and friends alike. I invite everyone to participate in this festival with their friends and family.” Festival spokesperson Ritu Maheshwari said, “This year thousands of families, continued on page 12
SUBMITTED BY JEEVAN ZUTSHI Now in its 15th year, Indo-American Community Federation’s (IACF-USA) annual event, “Unity Dinner,” will be held on Friday, March 25 at India Community Center in Milpitas. This year’s theme, “Communal harmony for cultural diversity,” will bring together community members and local public officials to celebrate the diversity of the Bay Area. IACF is a nonprofit, public benefit corporation founded in 1994 as the first Indo-American organization to build bridges with mainstream organizations, diverse leadership, think tanks, and public officials. In the wake of the 9/11
attacks, Unity Dinner began in 2002 to promote harmony and unity in diversity. IACF participates in the growth of California by taking up issues which lead to uniting communities. This year’s keynote speaker is San Jose Mayor Sam Liccardo, joined by guest speaker Raj Jaswa, former president of TiE (The Indus Entrepreneurs), and honored guest speaker U.S. Rep. Mike Honda (D-Silicon Valley, Calif.). Honored guests such as Alameda County supervisors Scott Haggerty and Nate Miley; San Jose and Cupertino City Councilmembers; Newark Mayor Al Nagy; Fremont Mayor Bill Harrison; continued on page 5
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