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I am delighted to send my message of felicitation to the Indian community throughout New Zealand on the occasion of celebration of Deepawali (Diwali). The festival symbolizes unity in diversity as every community celebrates it in its own special way. Diwali been celebrated for ages and grows in attraction by the year.

Diwali, the Festival of Lights, is celebrated with fervor and gaiety and is celebrated with great enthusiasm by all Indians all over the world. The festival is celebrated by young and old, rich and poor. The uniqueness of this festival is its harmony of five varied philosophies, with each day to a special thought or ideal. Deepawali is a festival where people from all age groups participate. They give expression to their happiness by lighting earthen 'diyas' (lamps), decorating the houses, bursting firecrackers and inviting friends and families to their households for partaking in a sumptuous feast. The lighting of lamps is a way of paying obeisance to god for attainment of health, wealth, knowledge, peace, valor and fame.

I look forward to joining the Indian community in celebrating Diwali.

 Dr. Ashraf Choudhary QSO

Member of Parliament

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