The city is ready to be lit up with colour, vibrancy and tradition for Diwali season. This year, Diwali will be celebrated on October 24. Although it is religion-based, it’s also become a cultural event in North America that’s celebrated with sweets, special foods and tradition. Diwali is a “festival of lights” that celebrates the triumph of light over dark and good over evil, and the blessings of victory, freedom, and enlightenment. The name comes from the Sanksrit word dipavali, meaning “row of lights.” On the night of Diwali people light candles and clay lamps (called diyas), and place them throughout their homes and in the streets to light up the dark night.
In most of India, Diwali consists of a five-day celebration that peaks on the third day with the main celebration of Diwali. In other places where Diwali occurs, usually only the main dayis celebrated. Vancouver has officially celebrated 18 years of Diwali festivities here in Vancouver.
Locals across the city came together in downtown Vancouver to celebrate one of the largest Diwali-themed events in the Lower Mainland. https://t.co/j5D0h4IU5W
— CityNews Vancouver (@CityNewsVAN) October 24, 2022