India’s Diwali festival lights up
VGP - The Diwali festival opened in Ha Noi on October 18 in a bid to provide the local audience with an insight into the land, people and culture of India.
The event, co-organised by the Indian embassy and the Indian Business Chamber in Viet Nam.
The capital’s celebration of one of India’s largest festivals aimed to introduce Vietnamese people to all things Indian.
During the festival, Hanoians were enthralled by both traditional and modern dances, culinary arts, and interesting experiments about India and its people as well as unique cultural characteristics such as yoga and traditional handicrafts. Especially, India’s custom of lighting candles attracted many people.
It also offered an opportunity for Indian people to show their respect for the Goddess Lakshmi – a symbol of happiness, prosperity, beauty and faith in the victory of the fight between good and evil.
The festival marked the 41 st anniversary of diplomatic ties and sixth anniversary of the strategic partnership between Viet Nam and India.
By Ngoc Van
