Diwali Festival of Lights
 Diwali, also known as Deepavali (literally a "row of lamps"), is perhaps the most important and ancient of the Indian festivals. It is celebrated throughout India as well as in Indian communities around the world. It is colloquially known as "The Festival of Lights" - the time when families light small oil lamps (known as diyas) and candles around the home and set off firecrackers and fireworks.
The Diwali Festival of Lights gives the Auckland Indian communities the opportunity to share this much-loved cultural tradition with other New Zealanders and their families. This event not only celebrates the traditions of Diwali, but is also a celebration of Indian culture that attracts visitors to Auckland from throughout New Zealand, the Pacific and as far away as India itself!
For the fourth year running, Aucklanders had a chance to experience a traditional Indian festival right here in New Zealand with scrumptious food, non-stop free family entertainment, Bollywood dancing, traditional crafts, and much more.
The Diwali Festival of Lights was organised and sponsored by Auckland City in partnership with the Asia New Zealand Foundation and is a chance to experience a traditional Indian festival right here in New Zealand with scrumptious food, non-stop free family entertainment, Bollywood dancing, traditional crafts, and much more.
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