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Diwali 08: Napier Festival
Come along and celebrate Diwali, the Festival of Lights at this showcase of Indian cultural dances, music and food.
Diwali, also know as Deepavali (a row of lamps) is colloquially known as The Festival of Lights - the time when families light small oil lamps (diyas) and candle around the home. Diwali signifies the triumph of light over darkness, good over evil and renewel of life.
Sponsored by Asia: NZ and Napier City Council.
organisation:
cost:
tbc
dates:
Sat 18 Oct 08, 7:00pm - 10:00pm
venue:
Sound Shell, Marine Parade, Napier
region:
Hawke's Bay, New Zealand
Related links
Diwali Events on NZLive.com
Discover the range of events nationwide celebrating the Indian New Year, the Diwali Festival of Lights.
Diwali Celebration - Festivals in India
Read about the history and significance of Diwali, and get some great recipes.
Diwali Downunder
An article on the NZ Electronic Text Centre website - "Diwali Downunder: Transforming and Performing Indian Tradition in Aotearoa/New Zealand".
NZ Peoples: Indians - Te Ara
Learn more about one of the country's largest ethnic groups, in time for Diwali celebrations. From Te Ara - The Encyclopedia of New Zealand.
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