Fiji or officially, the Republic of the Fiji Islands is a beautiful island nation located in the South Pacific Ocean. The country occupies an archipelago of about 322 islands, and 522 islets. The group of islands is known for its multi racial, multi lingual and multi cultural society. And a number of festivals of different countries are celebrated here that makes the social
and cultural fabric of this island really unique.
Among the inhabitants of the island country, a huge chunk of population is Hindus of Indian origin. These people observe almost all the festivals that make them nostalgic of the festivities in their native country. One such festival is Diwali, the festival of lights, which represent joie de vivre for the triumph of good over evil. The colorful festival is celebrated with great pomp and show not only by Hindus but also by the other non-Hindu population of the island country. The popularity of the festival can be judged from the fact the Diwali day is declared as a public holiday in Fiji.
The day long Diwali celebration is marked by visiting near ones and exchanging greetings, Diwali gifts and other pleasantries. Some people even prepare homemade items like Diwali sweets to celebrate the occasion. Diwali here means re-bonding with family and friends and participating in the fun with a spirit of harmony.
Children in Fiji have a blast during Diwali as most of the schools here celebrate the day with various competitions on extracurricular activities like singing, essay writing, quiz, rangoli making and Diwali greeting card designing. Some schools also organize Lakshmi Puja to celebrate the Hindu goddess of wealth.
And towards evening, like in India the whole of Fiji Island come alive with a riot of lights from traditional terracotta diyas, candles to the latest electric sparklers. Fireworks and firecrackers are burst to celebrate the colorful festival of Diwali. The diwali festival ends with feasting and merrymaking amongst relatives and friends.
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