10/30/2026
🪔✨ **UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENTS – LET'S CELEBRATE & GIVE BACK TOGETHER!** 🎉
The **Cultural Center of India (CCI)** is excited to share some wonderful upcoming events in the Richmond community! Bring your family and friends and join us for food, culture, entertainment, and community service! ❤️
🥟 **OCT 31 – ASIAN STREET FOOD FESTIVAL**
- 🕚 11 AM – 5 PM | FREE ENTRY
- 📍 The Answer Brewpub, 6008 W Broad St, Richmond
- 🍜 International Dumpling Showdown, delicious food & cultural activities!
- 📞 Rakesh Kumar: 804-972-5548 | Rumy Mohta: 804-245-0377
- 🌐 [www.aasocv.org](http://www.aasocv.org)
🎤 **NOV 14 – CCI DIWALI GALA CELEBRATION** 🪔
- 🌟 LIVE performance by **REX D'SOUZA!**
- 🍽️ Dinner: 6–7:30 PM | Show: 8 PM
- 📍 Cultural Center of India, Chester, VA
- 🎟️ Regular $40 | Premium $60 | **CCI MEMBERS FREE!**
- 🥂 **Complimentary beverages generously sponsored by Manan Shah of Pashm Global!** A special thank you for supporting our celebration! 🙏
- 🎉 **RSVP NOW:** [https://diwaligala2026.rsvpify.com](https://diwaligala2026.rsvpify.com)
- 📞 Ashish: 804-605-5477 | Nita: 804-536-2524
- 📞 Abhi: 413-579-2769 | Sunil: 248-250-2801
🙏 **NOV 15 – VYO DIWALI ANNAKUT**
- 🕓 4 PM onwards | Mahaprasad following the celebration
- 📍 Cultural Center of India, Chester, VA
- 📅 RSVP by November 11
- 📞 Vijay Shah: 336-970-7469 | Umesh Parikh: 804-892-5437
❤️ **OCT 19 – NOV 22 – SEWA DIWALI FOOD DRIVE**
- 🥫 Donate non-perishable vegetarian food to support local schools and food pantries!
- 📍 Drop-off locations: Market Cafe, Laxmi Palace Indian Grocery, Jain Society of Central Virginia & Ava Beauty and Fashion Hub
- 🌐 [www.sewadiwali.org](http://www.sewadiwali.org)
🌟 **ONE COMMUNITY • MANY CELEBRATIONS • ENDLESS TOGETHERNESS!** 🌟
Let's celebrate our traditions, support our community organizations, and spread joy and kindness throughout Richmond!
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**Cultural Center of India (CCI)**\
❤️ *Bringing Our Community Together!*
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