Diwali Archives - San Antonio Report

George Ramos, close friend of Erik Cantu, shares words of hope for his best friend's recovery during a candlelight vigil Tuesday in front of the McDonald's where Cantu was shot at 10 times by former SAPD officer James Brennand on Oct. 2nd. The 17-year-old is hospitalized and fighting for his life.

Photos of the Week

San Antonio’s week in photos, Oct. 30-Nov. 5

by Bria Woods November 7, 2022November 7, 2022

Images of Diwali San Antonio and the Roosevelt Park Neighborhood Association Halloween block party are among last week’s best.

Women representing the Indian state of Odisha perform a folk dance during the 14th annual Diwali San Antonio festival at Hemisfair on Saturday.

Diwali San Antonio lights up Hemisfair

by San Antonio Report Staff November 6, 2022November 6, 2022

Children play underneath a large rainbow parachute during the McNay Free Family Day at the McNay Art Museum on Sunday.

Photos of the Week

San Antonio’s week in photos, Nov. 1-7

by Nick Wagner November 8, 2021November 7, 2021

Dancers perform on the Valero stage during the 13th annual Diwali SA festival at Hemisfair Saturday.

Diwali festival lights up Hemisfair to celebrate Indian culture and traditions

by Shari Biediger November 6, 2021November 8, 2021

Dancers perform at the Arneson River Theater. Photo by Scott Ball.

The many stories of Diwali share a common theme of triumph of justice

by Natasha Mikles November 14, 2020November 14, 2020

Colors and Sounds of Culture Blend in Diwali and Día de los Muertos Events

by Shari Biediger November 2, 2019

Enjoy First Friday, Comic Con, and Fideo As We ‘Fall Back’ This Daylight Saving Weekend

by Jackie Wang November 1, 2019October 31, 2019

Attendees wave their hands in the air during a performance by Carnage.

Trick-or-Treat by the River, Celebrate Diwali, and Enter a Costume Contest on Halloween Weekend

by Jackie Wang October 25, 2019October 25, 2019

Dancers from the Odissi Academy in Houston perform on stage at Diwali.

San Antonio’s 10th Annual Diwali Festival Draws a Big Crowd

by Jackie Wang November 3, 2018January 31, 2020

(From left) Kausi Subramaniam, Pallavi Chintapalli Nemani, Hema Viswanathan, Vish Viswanathan, and Vijaya Botla.

Anuja SA, Diwali Festival Mark 10 Years of Fostering Intercultural Understanding

by Nicholas Frank November 1, 2018October 31, 2018