Kampala is set to celebrate the Indian Festival of Lights as Speke Resort Munyonyo, in partnership with the Indian Association of Uganda, hosts the Diwali Food Festival 2026 on Sunday, November 1.The event, which is open to the public, will bring together families, the Indian community and other residents for an afternoon and evening of Indian cuisine, cultural entertainment and festive activities at the lakeside resort.Gates will open at 2:30pm, with a fireworks display scheduled for 8pm, forming the highlight of the celebrations.The festival will showcase the diversity of Indian cuisine through food stalls offering dishes and flavours from different regions of India. Visitors will also have access to shopping stalls, drinks, music and live entertainment.A dedicated children’s play area will provide activities for younger guests, making the event a family-friendly celebration.The festival is jointly organised by Speke Resort Munyonyo and the Indian Association of Uganda as part of efforts to celebrate Diwali, a festival traditionally associated with light, hope, renewal and the triumph of good over evil.Organisers say the event will provide an opportunity for members of the Indian community living in Uganda to reconnect with their cultural heritage while sharing their traditions with the wider public.Indian Association Chairman Paresh Mehta and his team have been involved in preparations for the festival, which is expected to attract people from different communities across Kampala.Speke Resort owner and senior Indian Association member Dr Sudhir Ruparelia is also supporting the event, with the resort providing food stalls for the celebration.Beyond the food and entertainment, the festival seeks to promote cultural exchange, friendship and unity by bringing people together through shared experiences.The Diwali Food Festival has become an opportunity for the public to experience aspects of Indian culture and festive traditions in a welcoming environment.The celebrations will culminate in a fireworks display at 8pm, with fireworks also available for purchase at the venue.The Diwali Food Festival 2026 will take place on Sunday, November 1, at Speke Resort Munyonyo in Kampala. Attendance is open to everyone.The post Diwali Food Festival Returns to Speke Resort Munyonyo on November 1 appeared first on The Insider.