When asked to explain why Diwali is known as ‘The Festival of Lights,’ a four-year-old girl said, “There is light everywhere-of lamps, of crackers, of streets and of cars. None of us seems to sleep, for everyone is busy visiting family and friends and exchanging sweets. Where there is no darkness, there has to be light. Hence the name for…
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The day of magic binds us in a spell
When asked to explain why Diwali is known as ‘The Festival of Lights,’ a four-year-old girl said, “There is light everywhere-of lamps, of crackers, of streets and of cars. None of us seems to sleep, for everyone is busy visiting family and friends and exchanging sweets. Where there is no darkness, there has to be light. Hence the name for…
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The past 12 months have been tumultuous, traumatic and tragic for us in New Zealand and for many of our brothers and sisters in other parts of the world, notably Japan, India and Pakistan, where natural and manmade calamities have claimed lives and destroyed properties. As New Zealanders, we demonstrated our solidarity, standing hand-in-hand with our compatriots in Christchurch and…
Read MoreGreetings from us
The past 12 months have been tumultuous, traumatic and tragic for us in New Zealand and for many of our brothers and sisters in other parts of the world, notably Japan, India and Pakistan, where natural and manmade calamities have claimed lives and destroyed properties. As New Zealanders, we demonstrated our solidarity, standing hand-in-hand with our compatriots in Christchurch and…
Read MoreAn opportunity to recognise you
I would like to wish you all a happy Diwali. The Festival of Lights is a vibrant, entertaining and unique celebration for New Zealand’s Indian communities. It is a chance to recognise the growing contribution our Indian communities make to our culture, our economy, and our success as a nation. I value the strong relationship the National-led Government has with…
Read MoreAn opportunity to recognise you
I would like to wish you all a happy Diwali. The Festival of Lights is a vibrant, entertaining and unique celebration for New Zealand’s Indian communities. It is a chance to recognise the growing contribution our Indian communities make to our culture, our economy, and our success as a nation. I value the strong relationship the National-led Government has with…
Read MoreFestival ushers hope for a better world
Every year I take special pleasure attending Diwali festivals in various parts of the country, enjoying the company of the communities present. This year, as we celebrate Diwali, I would like to pass on my best wishes to Indian Newslink and thank you for all you do during Diwali and for the rest of the year. By marking new beginnings…
Read MoreFestival ushers hope for a better world
Every year I take special pleasure attending Diwali festivals in various parts of the country, enjoying the company of the communities present. This year, as we celebrate Diwali, I would like to pass on my best wishes to Indian Newslink and thank you for all you do during Diwali and for the rest of the year. By marking new beginnings…
Read MoreColourful Festival attracts New Zealanders
Such is the importance, energy and excitement about Diwali that celebrations are started this year in New Zealand a full month before the actual day. This is also a reflection of the fact that the large number of organised events cannot be held at the same time. Consequently, most Saturdays and Sundays from late September to late October will see…
Read MoreColourful Festival attracts New Zealanders
Such is the importance, energy and excitement about Diwali that celebrations are started this year in New Zealand a full month before the actual day. This is also a reflection of the fact that the large number of organised events cannot be held at the same time. Consequently, most Saturdays and Sundays from late September to late October will see…
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