18th Annual Diwali Celebration: The Spirit of Jahaji
Hosted by the Unitarian Society of Germantown & Hindus for Human Rights
Description:
Join us for a vibrant Diwali celebration honoring the Spirit of Jahaji—the light carried by our immigrant ancestors. This year’s program will reflect on the resilience of Jahajis and their reimagining of Diwali in the Caribbean beyond caste constraints.
HfHR Board Member Ramya Vijaya will speak on the history of indentured labor, the traditions preserved and transformed by migrant communities, and the inspiration we can draw from their endurance and creativity. Several congregants will also share stories of their immigrant ancestors.
This is a two-day, multicultural celebration of light, history, and resilience!
Date & Time:
Saturday, October 18, 2025
6:00 PM – Diwali Feast
7:00 PM – Program
Sunday, October 19, 2025 – 10:30 AM (continuing celebration)
Location:
Unitarian Society of Germantown
6511 Lincoln Drive, Philadelphia, PA 19119
Parking: Off Johnson St. (GPS 359 W. Johnson St.)
Details:
Free & open to the public
Contact: Andrea Durham (diwali@usguu.org)