Diwali Information A+ A- Print Email 300x250 Sri Lankaedit This festivala public holiday in the island nationis also called Deepavali and is celebrated by the Tamil community. On this dayit is traditional for people to take an oil bath in the morningwear new clothesexchange giftsperforming PoosaiPujaand a visit to the Koil Hindu temple is normal.note Burning of firecrackers in the evening of the festival is a common practice of this festival. Hindus light oil lamps to invite the blessings of Lakshmithe goddess of wealth and to banish any evil from the household for once and for all. The festival is marked by illuminationmaking of toys of enamel and making of figures out of crystal sugar popularly known as Misiri. Sri Lanka's celebration include many of the traditional aspects of Deepavali such as gamesfireworkssinging and dancinghowever the tradition of a large mealfamily reunions and fireworks are admirably preserved. Diwali fireworks in Melbourne. In AustraliaDiwali is celebrated publicly among the people of Indian origin and the local Australians in Melbourne. Diwali At Federation Square has been embraced warmly by the mainstream Victorian population . ‘Celebrate India Inc.’ had started with Diwali Celebrations in the heart of city at the iconic Federation Square in . The event has now become a part of the Melbourne Arts calendar and is celebrated over a week in the city. Over , people had visited the Federation square on the last day of the festival last year and had enjoyed the entertaining live music and traditional dances of Indiaart and crafts as well as the variety of Indian cuisines with the festival culminating in a spectacular fireworks display on the Yarra River. Many iconic buildings including the Victorian ParliamentMelbourne MuseumFederation SquareMelbourne Airport and the Indian Consulate are decorated over this week.??? thismany outdoor dance performances and super banners immerse the city in Diwali mood in the City and Melbourne Airport. The Diwali event regularly attracts national organizations like AFLCricket AustraliaWhite RibbonMelbourne Airport and artists from other communities and India . Their participation and contribution by a team of volunteers makes it a mega event and a show case for Indian community. From the sheer numbers alone attending over one week period of the festivalDiwali at Federation Square has now been recognized as the biggest celebration in Australia.citation 300x250 Share to:
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