Diwali Celebrations Abroad

Today, innumerable Indians reside abroad. And they carried with them Indian culture too, which seems to have carved a comfortable place for itself in these foreign lands. So, regardless of their country of residence, Indians make it a point to create parodies of India for themselves and for others to see and relish. Hence, the saying; ‘you can remove an Indian out of India, but it is virtually impossible to remove India out of an Indian’.

Just about every country, which is home to Indians, recognizes Indian culture and traditions. Some countries have also gone ahead and gazetted Hindu festivals as national holidays. However, the way Indian traditions, cultures and festival celebrations are practiced in these countries differ. And among these very many Hindu festivals, Diwali is considered to be the king of all Speaking of which, Diwali is celebrated with a truckload of enthusiasm in countries like Singapore, Sri Lanka, Japan, Malaysia, Nepal, South-Africa, Thailand, Britain, Australia, Indonesia, Mauritius and Myanmar.

With mesmerizing rows of Diyas, collage of Rangoli designs, blaring firecrackers sounds, and Hindu god worships, Diwali is an ideal portrayal of the ‘larger than life’ ways of Indians. Family and friends eagerly await this festival to meet their dear ones. Exciting Diwali gifts, Diwali sweets, Diwali dry fruits, Diwali Chocolates, and lip–smacking traditional Indian culinary delights are a simple media to spread the message of selfless love and unflinching hope in one and all.