US State of Nebraska Diwali Celebration: US State of Nebraska recognizes Diwali celebration, “historic” step
US State of Nebraska Diwali Celebration : The light of Sanatani culture will shine in the form of Diwali festival in the US state of Nebraska. The state of Nebraska has recognized Diwali, the main festival of their culture for Indians living abroad.
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The Nebraska state legislature in the US has passed a resolution recognizing the celebration of Diwali, which the Indian Embassy in Seattle has described as a “historic” step for the state’s Hindu community. The resolution was sponsored by State Senator John Frederickson and signed by Speaker John Arch on March 31.
The Indian Consulate in Seattle said in a statement that the adoption of the resolution is a “historic” development for the Indian diaspora living in the American Midwest and an “important moment” for the approximately 9,000 Hindus who call the “Cornhusker State” (Nebraska’s official nickname) home.
The consulate said Frederickson, whose district includes the Hindu Temple of Omaha, established in 1993, has been a “longtime ally” of the community and frequently attends temple events.
The proposal also sets the stage for a grand Diwali celebration to be hosted by Governor Jim Pilon at the Governor’s House on October 20 this year.
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