Hahn Leads Official Recognition of Diwali in LA County

Hahn will once again celebrate at SoCal Diwali Festival in Cerritos this weekend

Los Angeles, CA – For the fourth year in a row, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors has unanimously approved a motion by Supervisor Janice Hahn that officially recognizes Diwali, the Festival of Lights that is observed by more than one billion people around the world. Hahn led the effort to have the County recognize Diwali for the first time in history in 2022.

“Diwali is significant for thousands of families across LA County, and I think it’s important for government to recognize that. I’m proud to have led our County in doing that for our Hindu, Sikh, Jain, and Buddhist communities,” said Supervisor Janice Hahn. “And now more than ever, we can find comfort and hope in the defining message of Diwali: light will triumph over darkness and good will triumph over evil.”

Hahn’s district includes the City of Artesia, home to a concentration of Indian-owned shops, restaurants, and organizations known as Little India. In nearby Norwalk, Hahn also represents the Radha Krishna Temple, one of the oldest Hindu temples west of the Mississippi River.

In Cerritos, Hahn sponsors the annual SoCal Diwali Festival organized by the Radha Krishna Temple, and every year joins thousands of attendees from across the region for the celebration. Hahn will again attend this year’s celebration this Saturday, October 11.

Photos from last year’s Diwali celebration at Don Knabe Regional Park are available here