Saturday, November 1, 2008
Indo-Canadians celebrate Diwali across the country
Every year Indo Canadians, joined by many who are not of Indian descent, celebrate Diwali in traditional and modern ways and also use the occasion to fund raise for good causes. This year celebrations began in early October and go on till some time in November.
Prime Minister Stephen Harper's October 24 message, came on the heels of his successful outreach to Indo-Canadians fetching him larger-than-ever voter support in the Oct. 14 general elections. There was the annual Diwali party on Parliament Hill in Ottawa on Oct.30, organized by long time Conservative MP Deepak Obhrai of Calgary, Alberta.
But festivities began long before. On Oct.5, a 'Diwali Mela' was held at the Pearson Convention Center in north Toronto. On Oct. 24, the 'Diwali Dhamaka 2008' took place at the same location organized by the group Dilwale Dilliwale.
To read the full article, click here..
To read the epaper, visit: http://www.newsindia-times.com
Prime Minister Stephen Harper's October 24 message, came on the heels of his successful outreach to Indo-Canadians fetching him larger-than-ever voter support in the Oct. 14 general elections. There was the annual Diwali party on Parliament Hill in Ottawa on Oct.30, organized by long time Conservative MP Deepak Obhrai of Calgary, Alberta.
But festivities began long before. On Oct.5, a 'Diwali Mela' was held at the Pearson Convention Center in north Toronto. On Oct. 24, the 'Diwali Dhamaka 2008' took place at the same location organized by the group Dilwale Dilliwale.
To read the full article, click here..
To read the epaper, visit: http://www.newsindia-times.com
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