Diwali Social

Dnyaneshwari Sangeet Mahotsav and Diwali Social

Sangeet Mahotsav 8:30AM to 11AM

CMA Diwali 12:30PM to 4PM

नमस्कार मंडळी,

 This Diwali, CMA brings you a celebration that takes you on a wonderful journey — from the timeless wisdom and devotion of Sant Dnyaneshwar Maharaj in the morning, to the colour, glamour and magic of Indian cinema in the afternoon.

Dnyaneshwari Sangeet Mahotsav

पंडित हृदयनाथ मंगेशकरांनी स्वरबद्ध केलेल्या ज्ञानेश्वर माऊलींच्या अनेक अभंग रचना आपल्या परिचयाच्या आहेत. रेडिओवर ऐकत, गुणगुणत आपण मोठे झालो; त्या अभंगांचा अर्थ पूर्णपणे समजला नसला तरी त्या गाण्यांमधून त्यातला भाव आपल्यापर्यंत नक्कीच पोहोचला.

माऊलींची भाषा रसाळ आणि सोपी आहे; पण ती सुमारे ७५० वर्षे जुनी असल्यामुळे अनेकदा तिचा अर्थ आपल्याला पूर्णपणे उलगडत नाही. हीच गाणी प्रत्यक्ष मंचावर ऐकत, भक्तिभावात रंगून जातानाच त्यांचा अर्थ आणि त्यामागचा जीवनविचार समजून घेता आला, तर तो दुग्ध-शर्करा योगच!

हाच दुर्मिळ अनुभव या कार्यक्रमाच्या निमित्ताने CMA आपल्या सर्वांसाठी घेऊन येत आहे.

The wisdom of these timeless teachings remains as relevant today as ever — reminding us to pause, reflect, find balance and carry a little more calm into our busy lives.
 

Then, After Lunch… Let the Silver Screen Take Over!

After lunch, the mood changes — dramatically as we present Diwali Social 2026 with Movie Magic!

The afternoon is all about BOLLYWOOD glamour, Marathi cinema, music, performances and masti! From the depth and serenity of our Marathi cultural roots, we move into the color, energy, drama and larger-than-life magic of the silver screen. 
And this time, you get to be part of the show!

Dress Code: Movie Magic
Bring the Cinema to Life! Dress up as your favorite Bollywood or Marathi film character.

Glam & Festive
Party wear, glamorous Bollywood style, or your favorite traditional Indian festive attire — for Adults and Kids alike.

Who did you always love watching on the big screen?

• Wannabe Gabbar from Sholay — with his rugged shirt, vest and that unmistakable attitude?
• Or go classic with Raj and Simran from DDLJ — leather jacket, jeans, dupatta and 90s romance!
• Bring back the charm of Dev Anand, the swagger of Amitabh Bachchan, or the timeless beauty and style of Madhubala or Madhuri Dixit.
• Or take a trip into Marathi cinema with Nana Patekar, Ramesh Deo, Ashok Saraf or Dada Kondke.
• Choose your costume. Choose your character. Bring that character to life!
• Or simply come as yourself — dress up, dress to impress, and come ready to celebrate!

This Diwali, let’s celebrate our roots, embrace our cinema, and recreate a little bit of movie magic — and do a Bollywood Hungama together!

Event Details

• Date: Saturday, November 7, 2026
• Venue: Chinese Cultural Centre - Downtown
• Parking: There are two options for parking. The main entrance offers Impark Parking spots and a bigger Parking Lot is available at the back of the building for you.

 Event Schedule

• 7:45 AM  – Registration and Tea 
• 8:30 AM to 10:45 AM - Dnyaneshwari Sangeet Mahotsav (Includes a brief 10 minutes break ~1 hour into the program) 
• 10:45 AM to 12:30 PM - Change over for next program. Guests can claim this time to Dress Up and Get Ready for the next event 
• 12:30 PM onwards - Kick off the afternoon with a hearty lunch, followed by a vibrant celebration of Diwali Social filled with the glamour, entertainment, and magic of the Silver Screen!.