As the week-long Diwali holiday celebration kicked off around the world, the Outer Sunset Farmer’s Market drew hundreds of residents to its own Diwali festival on Oct. 19.
Outer Sunset Farmers Market Hosts Its Third Annual Diwali Festival of Lights
‘Cooking Together’: ‘Dhokla’ to Share with Loved Ones on Diwali
On Diwali holidays, as opposed to sharing traditional gift items, people in India visit relatives and friends to exchange and share food. Popular food to share during Diwali in Indian households are sweets. I have fond memories of my mother making many different sweets, days before Diwali, and she would hide them to save for the holidays. She also made savory items. My favorite were “dhoklas.”
Press Release: Diwali Event at Outer Sunset Farmers Market Oct. 19
The market is proud to announce that they are teaming up with community partners to host its third annual Diwali event on Oct. 19. Diwali is festival of lights originated in India thousands of years ago to celebrate the victory of Hindu god, Rama, over a demon.
Press Release: Sunset Mercantile Hosts Second Annual Diwali Celebration
The market is proud to announce that they are teaming up with community partners to host its second annual Diwali event on Nov 10. This event will include special entertainment such as a Kathak dance performance, activities such as rangoli workshop and henna, and delicious Diwali treats to celebrate the Festival of Lights with the community.
Press Release: Diwali Celebration at Outer Sunset Farmers Market Nov. 10
Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights, is celebrated all over the world by more than a billion people.
Diwali Celebration at OSFMM
Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights, is currently celebrated all over the world by over a billion people. San Franciscans take pride in honoring diversity; this includes celebrating Diwali! On Sunday Nov. 12, 2023, the Outer Sunset Farmers Marker & Mercantile was buzzing with activities including crafts, a cultural exhibit, a sari show, Indian themed dances and a cooking demonstration with food sampling to share this beautiful holiday with the community! This was the first outdoor celebration of Diwali in the Outer Sunset of San Francisco. And, the OSFMM plans to repeat Diwali and other cultural celebrations in the future.
‘Cooking Together’: Let’s Make Sheera for Diwali
One simple sweet my mother made on Diwali morning has left me with deep and fond memories. It is called Sheera – also known as simple Halwa in some parts of India. Sheera is often served as prasadam (gods leftovers) to the attendees of Hindu temples after a worship ceremony.
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