More than 500 more people gathered at Airdrie on Saturday to celebrate Onam.
The cultural took a position in the Town and Country Centre, where it welcomed Malays of all origins and religions.
Onam is celebrated in the Indian state of Kerala. Se commemorates King Mahahbali and his values of equality and justice.
Organizers say legend has it that on this day, the king returns and visits his subjects.
The occasion aims to welcome the king with a party, accompanied by classical songs and dances, to show him that they are happy, healthy and together.
The occasion aims to welcome the king with a party, accompanied by classical songs and dances, to show him that they are happy, healthy and together.
“The spirit of unity (is strong) because the unique difference of Onam is that it is celebrated through other people of all religions,” said Meera Unnikrishnan of Hindu Malayalees of Calgary. “Like the snow in Calgary, Onam is a unifier because it brings other people in combination. It’s a day in its truest sense, a festival of the network (where) young, old, everyone comes in combination and enjoys the delights. “
He says there are more than 20,000 Malays living in Alberta.