Deepavali, also known as the "Festival of Lights", commemorates Rama's victory over the demon king, Ravana, symbolises the triumph of good over evil. Deepavali is the most important festival in the Hindu Calendar. It occurs between mid-October to mid-November. Deepavali or "Diwali" is an official holiday in India, Guyana, Trinidad, Tubago, Malaysia, Nepal, Singapore, Sri Lanka and Fiji.
Some of our observations
During Deepavali, Indians wear new clothes and share sweets and snacks. It also involves the lighting of small clay lamps filled with oil outside the Hindi homes and in Little India. Though none of our group members have really experienced Deepavali, we are aware that prayers are recited in temples and statues of deities carried around the ground.
We enjoy going to Little India during the month of October because the streets are ablaze with colourful lights, often depicting elephants, peacocks and oil lamps. There will be Deepavali bazaars held at Little India Arcade. These bazaars will be busy leading up to the festival and they contain little stores selling Deepavali greeting cards, traditional food, decorations, traditional costumes, oil lamps and many more. This district is extremely lively during the festival as many people, including non-indians will visit the area to enjoy the atmosphere.
Some of our observations
During Deepavali, Indians wear new clothes and share sweets and snacks. It also involves the lighting of small clay lamps filled with oil outside the Hindi homes and in Little India. Though none of our group members have really experienced Deepavali, we are aware that prayers are recited in temples and statues of deities carried around the ground.
We enjoy going to Little India during the month of October because the streets are ablaze with colourful lights, often depicting elephants, peacocks and oil lamps. There will be Deepavali bazaars held at Little India Arcade. These bazaars will be busy leading up to the festival and they contain little stores selling Deepavali greeting cards, traditional food, decorations, traditional costumes, oil lamps and many more. This district is extremely lively during the festival as many people, including non-indians will visit the area to enjoy the atmosphere.
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