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Diwali Indian Festival of Lights 2008,Christchurch NZ
2008.11.22
Happy Deepavali - Diwali marks the start of the Hindu New Year in Christchurch Cathdral Square on 22 November 2008.
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Happy Deepavali - Diwali marks the start of the Hindu New Year in Christchurch Cathdral Square on 22 November 2008.
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Diwali is known as the "festival of lights", the most significant spiritual meaning is "the awareness of the inner light" leading to universal compassion, love, and the awareness of the oneness of all things (higher knowledge).
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Diwali is known as the "festival of lights", the most significant spiritual meaning is "the awareness of the inner light" leading to universal compassion, love, and the awareness of the oneness of all things (higher knowledge).
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Wanna know Indian culture? You've got to know Indian food first.
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Wanna know Indian culture? You've got to know Indian food first.
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There are about 5000-6000 Indian migrants living in Christchurch, New Zealand.
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There are about 5000-6000 Indian migrants living in Christchurch, New Zealand.
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Curry and chilli are secrects of Indian cuisine.
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Curry and chilli are secrects of Indian cuisine.
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It is worth queuing up for the authentic Indian dishes.
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It is worth queuing up for the authentic Indian dishes.
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The crowds are attracted by Indian arts and crafts.
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The crowds are attracted by Indian arts and crafts.
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Kids love hands-on activity.
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Kids love hands-on activity.
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hand painting
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hand painting
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It is said the hand painting can last about a week.
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It is said the hand painting can last about a week.
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warm-up dancing
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warm-up dancing
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The high demand for IT workers and electrical engineers has been a major draw card to Christchurch for Indians.
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The high demand for IT workers and electrical engineers has been a major draw card to Christchurch for Indians.
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Indian Gods and Goddess in parade
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Indian Gods and Goddess in parade
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over 1,000 Indians are reported to have celebrated in the Cathedral Square.
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over 1,000 Indians are reported to have celebrated in the Cathedral Square.
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Indian traditional leather shoes
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Indian traditional leather shoes
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a good colour co-ordination of bracelets and suits
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a good colour co-ordination of bracelets and suits
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VIP guest speeches take nearly ONE HOUR before the stage performance starts (including Ministor for Ethnic Affairs, the first Indian MP, Christchurch Mayor and other politicians...)
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VIP guest speeches take nearly ONE HOUR before the stage performance starts (including Ministor for Ethnic Affairs, the first Indian MP, Christchurch Mayor and other politicians...)
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A group of young Indian men cannot stop themselves dancing with the performers on the stage.
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A group of young Indian men cannot stop themselves dancing with the performers on the stage.
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But they are forced to step aside by the security staff.
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But they are forced to step aside by the security staff.
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How safe you are! NZ Police, Christchurch Safe City Officer, St John and Fire Services are around you during the event.
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How safe you are! NZ Police, Christchurch Safe City Officer, St John and Fire Services are around you during the event.
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26 - 29 November 2008, 8 terrorist attacks took place in Mumbai (India's financial capital and largest city), including the Taj Mahal Palace and Tower, Leopold Cafe, Cama Hospital and the Metro Cinema.
At least 188 people were killed and at least 293 were injured in the attacks.
It is said that the attackers were members of the Pakistan-based militant organization.
“If we are to live together in peace, we must come to know each other better.” - Lyndon Baines Johnson
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26 - 29 November 2008, 8 terrorist attacks took place in Mumbai (India's financial capital and largest city), including the Taj Mahal Palace and Tower, Leopold Cafe, Cama Hospital and the Metro Cinema.
At least 188 people were killed and at least 293 were injured in the attacks.
It is said that the attackers were members of the Pakistan-based militant organization.
“If we are to live together in peace, we must come to know each other better.” - Lyndon Baines Johnson
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