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The evening was attended by many Indian families who live in Greystones, plus Community Garda Sandra Tierney and Deirdre Murphy, along with Greystones Municipal District councillors Lourda Scott, Derek Mitchell, Gerry Walsh,
“Diwali is one of India’s most important festivals,” says Abhishek Nath, one of the event organisers and a Greystones resident since 2019, “and it’s celebrated both at home and abroad.
All pics: Elma Joy Photography
he town’s Indian community lit up Greystones Rugby Club with traditional 
Diyas to celebrate our first-ever Diwali on October 23rd.
he town’s Indian community lit up Greystones Rugby Club with traditional 
Diyas to celebrate our first-ever Diwali on October 23rd.The evening began with traditional pooja, followed by Bharatnatyam, a classical dance form that kicked off the cultural aspect of the night. The celebrations were followed by some Bollywood dancing, singing, quizzes, bingo, and culinary delights.
Diwali, also known as Deepaval (festival of lights) is one of the major festivals celebrated in India.
Diwali, also known as Deepaval (festival of lights) is one of the major festivals celebrated in India.The evening was attended by many Indian families who live in Greystones, plus Community Garda Sandra Tierney and Deirdre Murphy, along with Greystones Municipal District councillors Lourda Scott, Derek Mitchell, Gerry Walsh, 
Tom Fortune, Stephen Stokes and Jodie Neary. There were also members of the local fire department headed by Josh, the Greystones Town Team, and Anne Burke from the African Irish Society of Wicklow, to name but a few.
Tom Fortune, Stephen Stokes and Jodie Neary. There were also members of the local fire department headed by Josh, the Greystones Town Team, and Anne Burke from the African Irish Society of Wicklow, to name but a few.“Diwali is one of India’s most important festivals,” says Abhishek Nath, one of the event organisers and a Greystones resident since 2019, “and it’s celebrated both at home and abroad. 
As the name Festival Of Light suggests, we light up every corner around us at this time.
“As expats in Ireland, we miss the festival atmosphere around this time of year. This year, we are attempting to bring the same festive spirit to Ireland, and we are excited to celebrate our first Greystones Diwali event with our local communities.”
The event was hugely supported by Greystones local businesses, namely Daata, Indian Spice Company, Happy Pear, Las Tapas, Greystones Enso (Pizza), Moretti’s Greystones, Dominos Greystones, Gourmet Cafe Greystones, The Source Bulk Foods Greystones, Shoe Lane, Eleven Deli, Nature’s Gold Health Store, SproutMan Greystones, CrossFit Solas, Glow Bottle, Be Kind Incense Sticks, The Village Bookshop, Elite Hair & Beauty Salon, Aldi and Tesco.
“Diwali is a festival of lights and celebrations for Indians,” says Aditi Bidwai Tripathi, new to Greystones. “It frequently draws parallels to the festival of Christmas in the western countries. It focuses on food, home decorations, and having fun with friends and family.”
“Diwali is a festival of lights and celebrations for Indians,” says Aditi Bidwai Tripathi, new to Greystones. “It frequently draws parallels to the festival of Christmas in the western countries. It focuses on food, home decorations, and having fun with friends and family.”
And now, 2023’s bigger, better, stronger, brighter Diwali in Greystones is being planned. बूम!
Congrats to everyone involved, and thanks to Elma Joy for the photosnaps.
