The South Asian Circle of Hopkinton hosted Rhythms and Raagas on Saturday at the DoubleTree Hotel in Westborough to celebrate Diwali and other South Asian festivals. The event was a musical theater “throwing a spotlight on key traditions and rituals surrounding festivals originating from South Asia that are celebrated by many immigrant communities across the globe, creating and leaving behind a rich fabric of subcultures for future generations to observe.” The event was co-funded by Mass Cultural Council through its Festivals and Projects grant.

The evening brings Hopkinton’s South Asian community together to celebrate. PHOTO/JOHN CARDILLO

Guests line up to sample the Indian fare. PHOTO/JOHN CARDILLO

Attendees enjoy the meal. PHOTO/JOHN CARDILLO

The event features a variety of Indian food. PHOTO/JOHN CARDILLO

Hopkinton Select Board members Shahidul Mannan (left) and Irfan Nasrullah enjoy the event. PHOTO/JOHN CARDILLO

Girls participate in a group dance. PHOTO/JOHN CARDILLO

Girls show off their South Asian-themed outfits. PHOTO/JOHN CARDILLO