Diwali (Indian festival) celebrations in Hamburg

Hi all,

Is there an active Indian community in here? Is there any sort of Diwali celebration that happens here at hamburg? Would be really nice if you can give me some info. Would be great to have a meet up.

Cheers,
Ram

May the kandils light your way.

38 people have viewed and no response? Is there anything happening at all in hamburg?

Well, I'm not Indian, but the title made me curious, have never heard of the festival, but thought might be interesting to have a look.
Suppose that applies for most of the 38 views...?

Sorry, cannot help you - hope you get some answers soon.

I googled "diwali Hamburg" and came up with a few hits. One was a posting by someone named Rupanjana just three days ago: "For those Indians who are in Hamburg during the festival season of Durga Puja and Diwali, here's something you can try to visit. There's an Indian community in Hamburg that celebrates Durga Puja and other festvals every year and the location is at Berner Heerweg at Farmsen-Berne. The puja's and the community meetings take place at Haus der Jugend Farmsen, and is a great experience. It is very easy to reach the place by U-Bahn. Take U1 and get down at Farmsen. The Haus der Jugend is just 10 stairs away."

For those of you who are clicking on this posting because you are interested, here is a brief synopsis from diwalistore.com:

Diwali is also known as Deepavali. It is also the major festival among all other Festivals celebrated in India. Diwali – The Festival of Lights also symbolizes the victory of good over evil, and thus lamps are lit as a sign of celebration and hope for humankind. Wide varieties of fireworks are also associated with this Diwali Festival. Diwali is celebrated for three successive days at the Hindu month of Ashwayuja and it mainly occurs in the month of October/ November. On the Day of Diwali, may wear new clothes, light fireworks, share sweets and gifts.