Partygoers gathered to celebrate Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights, in a Jack London Square event hall in October, watching dance performances, listening to music, and eating heaps of catered food.
The free bash, attended by hundreds according to its organizers, was put on by Tiger Arts, a nonprofit created last February by Oakland Councilmember Janani Ramachandran, who is currently the group’s president. On Facebook, Ramachandran said, “Oakland Diwali 2025 was a NIGHT to remember!”
Diwali is like many other cultural celebrations in the city, showcasing the East Bay’s incredible diversity…