Association of Indo Americans (AIA) is a non-profit organization which provides a forum to explore the rich and articleerse heritage of the Indian American community living in the United States. The mission of AIA is to foster and promote cultural and social interactions among the members,facilitate cultural events and educational programs pertaining to the Indian subcontinent, celebrate the articleerse cultural heritage of the Indian subcontinent and shares this rich culture with the community we now call home, USA. AIA also strives to provide support services to members of the Indian American community in the USA.
AIA promotes creative freedom to all communities that identify with India and the Indian diaspora. We want to encourage healthy competition to push creative limits in all aspects that speak of our culture including Indo-american culture. We will strive to do this in the most utopian way possible to create a safe, environment for everyone whose intention it is to promote creative cultural advancements of this community in a selfless and sustaining manner. We will pledge to bring all corners of our community to reflect the true colors of our vibrant culture.
For any Questions Contact Vijaya @ 510-421-3535
Competition participation is FREE at Swades. Competitions are being held in multiple categories and exciting prizes to win:
Age groups : 5-8, 9-12, 13-18, Adults & Seniors
Categories : Male & Female
If interested please fill the following details:
Bharat Maata ki Jai!! Vandemataram!!
Let's sing Indian National Anthem and salute with pride as we hoist the Indian National Flag @ Swades along with various dignitaries, Congressmen, Mayors, representatives from various Indian organizations & many others. Bring your kids & family and lets Celebrate India with Pride!
Check this space for the exact timings of the Flag Hoisting!
Swades is not just for kids and adults .. it's for the youth as well!
We want all youngsters and young at hearts to have a fantastic time @ Swades. We are bringing you an unique dimension : DJ & Dance junction : that will thoroughly engage, entertain & enthrall everyone young at heart!
It's an unique corner that will feature non-stop hip, trendy, dazzling and top 40 music from some of the top DJs across the USA. Along with the foot tapping music, we will also have a dance forum that will allow everyone to have a great time and we will also be giving away a lot of instant prizes for various dance contests we conduct!
Bring your best dance moves on!
Kids will have a GALA time at Diwali Fireworks Bay Area. Never before seen rides, attractions, games & characters will make this kid friendly event a memorable one for kids of all ages, their parents & grand parents.
Interactive Live Characters
For the first time in the USA, get ready to meet, greet and interact with a lot of Live Characters such as ChotaBheem, Bal Ganesh. Sri Krishna, Hanuman, Captain America, Spiderman, Hello Kittie & many more. Take loads of pictures and of course selfies with all your favorite characters!
Petting Zoo
Get ready to spend time with few animals, pamper them & pet them!
Pony Rides
Walk away in style on the back of a Pony. Selfie time & Pony time it is!
Lot of fun, entertaining and never-before-seen rides will make this and exciting event for kids & adults!
Get onboard with our 2 unique trains India Gate Express & Golden Gate Express and take tour of our entire event. Another first in any Bay Area Mela – Don’t Miss It!
Tasy, delicious, yummylicious food awaits you at Diwali Fireworks Bay Area. Get ready to relish the taste of India from BhelPuris to Biryanis, Chaats to Chai, Dosa to Kababs !
Diwali Fireworks Bay Area will feature a lot of clothing, jewellery, non-profits, schools, education, spiritual & many other vendor booths to give you a Mela& Exhibition experience back in India.
If you are a vendor and interested to have your booth at the event, please fill the following form
Diwali Fireworks Bay Area will feature day long cultural programs showcasing dance & art forms from across India. It’s a great opportunity and platform for inarticleiduals, groups & dance schools to display their talent infront of thousands of audience.
If interested to be part of the Cultural Program @ Diwali Fireworks Bay Area
We will have a line up of super fun & entertaining games that you can play along with your family. Fun times & memories for lifetime!
Remember all the fun times with family at local melas & exhibitions back in India. Missing it?
Worry no more - Diwali Fireworks Bay Area will make you nostalgic with all those memories with our Carnival Game section. We will have a line up of super fun & entertaining games that you can play with along with your family. Fun times & memories for lifetime!
As to what games - you need to come, check them out and have fun!
Enjoy our Super Fun Rides for the entire family!
Srinivas Alluri (Yoga & Meditation Guru) and founder of manavata.org will conduct FREE sessions.
Register Here:
MISSION " NOT " IMPOSSIBLE
An intriguining, engaging & entertaining Treasure Hunt at Mayabazaar. Great family bonding exercise and lot of prizes to win including a GRAND PRIZE of 2 Tickets to Sonu Nigam/Neha Kakkar Concert in June
You could be the lucky one - let the hunt begin!
The ONLY place in Bay Area where you can take pictures and have fun with the ORIGINAL MASCOTS of Chhota Bheem & Chutki !!! They can't wait to meet you - can you???
Concert, Flag hoisting, & Parade festivities : 5-9pm
Enjoy a non-stop enthralling Open Air Free Concert by a popular Bollywood Singer.
A first of its kind and never before in any Desi Mela. Come witness Reptile Show that will be not only educative but adventurous & fun as well. Perfect for everyone - kids & adults alike
