Indian diaspera celebrate light, colour and feasting

ABC NEWS (Australia)

It is Diwali week and for Hindus that means celebrating light, colour and feasting. The festival has its roots in a religious celebration of the triumph of good over evil. It now has a much broader appeal for Australia’s Indian community and friends.

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00:00Whether it's at home, under Sydney's Harbour Bridge, or down the local lane, Diwali is

00:11a time to come together and celebrate.

00:14Chicken 65. Who made Chicken 65? Daisy. Daisy made Chicken 65. That's my wife. Excuse me.

00:22Traditionally, the festival symbolises the triumph of light over darkness and good over

00:28evil. Various cultures, different languages, different rituals, everyone is respected and

00:35we just like to come together and have a good time. During Diwali, food becomes the centre

00:41of the celebration with friends and families sharing elaborate feasts and sweet treats over

00:46several days, much like Christmas gatherings for Christians. So everyone made food from

00:53their home and we are sharing and eating. So that's called Diwali, sharing the food with

00:58family and friends and enjoying the food. Right across the country, various events

01:04have taken place. Right from Darwin to Hobart, Hindu council is a peak body and we have seen

01:12over 15 celebrations conducted by Hindu council alone. October is considered a special time

01:19for many Indians living abroad. We feel welcomed in this country that we are able to celebrate,

01:24so the more celebrations are happening across Sydney. From ancient tradition to modern celebration,

01:32Diwali continues to bring people together.

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