On November 4 this year, India is about to celebrate their annual Diwali. Diwali, as the name suggests, is a festival celebrated by lighting lights, and it is also one of the most important festivals for the people of India. The celebration period is usually between October and November, and the time is not fixed.
In the past, the celebration of Diwali was mainly based on oil lamps, but now people are more replaced by gorgeous decorative lights, and colorful decorative lights are arranged on the eaves, courtyards, and sidewalk trees. After nightfall, you can see a brilliant light in the distance, which is very beautiful. However, some families still retain the tradition of lighting oil lamps.
Although Diwali is still some time away, the festive atmosphere has set the whole of India on fire. The all-night lights have also become a way for some Indian families to compare themselves with each other, because in India, it is said that the longer the lights of whose house is on, the richer the family is. As a result, Diwali has also become a festival of "showing off wealth".
Although Diwali originated in India, many countries also celebrate the holiday. Let's take a look at which other countries will celebrate Diwali!
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Indonesia
In Indonesia, Diwali is an important holiday, and it is celebrated in the same way as in India. Visiting Diwali is even more of a treat. Since Diwali is a legal holiday, during the festival, Indonesians go out and take to the streets to enjoy the visual feast of the festival.
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Fiji
There are many Indians in Fiji, so it is also particularly keen to celebrate Diwali. During this time, in addition to following the tradition of lighting lamps, they also organize parties and exchange gifts with friends and family.
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Mauritius
As the Hindu population makes up 50% of the total population of the Kingdom of Mauritius, Diwali is also the country's annual grand holiday. At that time, people will light earthen oil lamps in front of their homes, and the whole of Mauritius will be illuminated, as if in a fairyland.
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Malaysia
Diwali in Malaysia is known as "Hari Diwali" and its celebration ceremony is slightly different from that of India. During the festival, Malaysians bathe in oil from the morning and then go to the temple to burn incense and pray. As fireworks are strictly prohibited in Malaysia, people celebrate by exchanging candy, gifts, blessings and more.
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Sri Lanka
As India's maritime neighbour, Sri Lanka is also particularly fond of celebrating Diwali and has made it a national holiday. During Diwali, Sri Lankans light small oil lamps to ward off evil spirits, as people believe that the lights symbolize people's expectations for a better future.
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Nepal
In Nepal, Diwali is also known as "Tihar", and the people of Nepal love Diwali as much as India, because it is the second largest festival after Durga (also known as the "Nine Nights Festival", which commemorates the victory of Goddess Durga over the mahiha demon). They celebrate by exchanging gifts, decorating houses with lantern strips, and praying to the auspicious goddess Lakshmi, the Hindu goddess of happiness and wealth.
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Singapore
If you are in Singapore during Diwali, you will see how the whole city is lit up and the people of Singapore will welcome Diwali with the utmost enthusiasm.
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Canada
Although Diwali is not a legal holiday in Canada, it does not mean that you will not find a shadow of Diwali here, and many small towns in Canada will set off fireworks to celebrate the holiday.
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United Kingdom
Many British cities, especially Leicester and Birmingham, celebrate Diwali in a grand manner because of the many Indians living in these areas. On Diwali in the UK, you will feel the same lively and intense festive atmosphere as in India.
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Thailand
Diwali is known as "Lam Kriyongh" in Thailand, and it is similar to how Diwali is celebrated. According to the Thai calendar, it is celebrated on the full moon day of the 12th month. If you happen to be in Thailand during this time slot, you're sure to see a very exciting fireworks display.
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