Vanisa Dhiru Diwali is one of my favourite times of year – a time to sit back and reflect on the year ‘that has been.’ For me and my family, it is a reminder to celebrate our culture and where we have come from, together. One of my long-held Diwali traditions is asking those around me for blessings for the…
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A welcome alternative to meat and alcohol in Trinidad & Tobago
Celebrating 18 editions of a leading Diwali magazine Dr Kumar Mahabir Trinidad and Tobago – the Land of Carnival, steel band, tassa, calypso and chutney – is the same country that produces a unique brand of Diwali to the world. In fact, the annual Hindu Festival of Lights has become Trinidad’s largest, national, open-air festival, second only to Carnival. Diwali…
Read MoreSouth East communities celebrate Diwali in Manukau
Supplied Content A large number of Senior citizens and residents in the Auckland region were joined by youngsters, volunteers and other social service people in marking Diwali last fortnight. Organised by the South East Auckland Senior Citizens Association Inc, the event was held at the Vedic Centre Hall in Manukau on Saturday, October 13, 2018. Association President Jitendra Prasad said…
Read MoreShakti Kapoor, the Star of Radio Tarana Diwali in Auckland
Sunday, November 4, 2018 at Manukau Sports Bowl Venkat Raman One of the most prolific actors of the Hindi film industry will be the star attraction at the ‘Radio Tarana Diwali 2018,’ this weekend. Shakti Kapoor, the man who millions of fans around the world ‘love to hate’ and ‘laugh and cry’ will appear at the mega, free-for-all day-long event,…
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