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ICON celebrates Diwali

ICON celebrates Diwali

By Madison Butkus

Hometown Weekly Reporter 

In honor of Diwali, the Indian Community of Needham (ICON) hosted a celebration on Saturday, November 18th, in the town of Dedham. This annual event reached its maximum capacity of 260 people, with ICON members gathering at St. John of Damascus...

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Needhamites celebrate Indian culture with Diwali

Needhamites celebrate Indian culture with Diwali
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By Laura Drinan Hometown Weekly Reporter Needham’s Indian community gathered at the local VFW on October 21 for an evening of friends, food, music, and dancing to celebrate Diwali, the festival of lights. The annual festival is celebrated with different traditions and festivities over five days. Last year, Needhamites celebrating Diwali decided it was finally...
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