Fort Worth City in the U.S. state of Texas has officially recognized Deepawali - the festival of lights and one of the biggest festivals of the Nepali community - as a special cultural celebration of the city.
The Fort Worth City Council, in its regular meeting held on Tuesday, passed a resolution acknowledging Deepawali as an annual cultural festival, marking a historic moment for the Nepali and South Asian communities residing in the city.
Council Member Deborah Peoples, representing District No. 5, proposed the recognition, describing Deepawali as a “symbol of cultural diversity and harmony” that enriches the multicultural spirit of Fort Worth. The proposal received unanimous support from the attending council members.
Following the decision, Peoples presented the Certificate of Recognition to Mohan Gyawali, a prominent leader of the Nepali community and Building Standards Commissioner of Fort Worth City.
At the handover ceremony, Mayor Mattie Parker praised Deepawali–Tihar as a festival of light, hope, and togetherness, emphasizing its religious, historical, and cultural importance. “Fort Worth stands as a shining example of diversity and inclusivity. The Nepali community has added a unique vibrancy to our city’s cultural fabric,” she said.
Speaking on behalf of the Nepali community, Gyawali expressed heartfelt gratitude to the city administration, saying that the recognition of Deepawali as an official cultural event was “a matter of immense pride for the entire Nepali diaspora.”
The event was also attended by Lal Bahadur Airi, General Manager of Gorkhapatra Sansthan; Rajendra Wagle, President of Nepali Society Texas; and Suraj Bhandari, President of the Nepal America Journalists Association, among other community representatives.
With this recognition, Deepawali will now be celebrated every year in Fort Worth as an official cultural festival, reflecting the growing influence and contribution of the Nepali community in the United States.
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