Diwali, the annual five-day Festival of Lights will be celebrated in most homes and temples on November 10th this year, but in Mississaugua, Ontario, this Sunday is the occasion for an advance outdoor-celebration at the Great Punjab Plaza. Families and friends will gather for this second annual event.
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Coinciding with the Hindu new year, Diwali is celebrated by Hindus, Sikhs, Jains and others around the world. It’s a joyous affair with
candles and traditional foods and sweets. and small gift exchanges, similar to Christmas celebrations. Homes are decorated with lights
Sanjay Agnihotri is one of the organizers of the event in Mississauga and he says they’re hoping it will grow into another annual tradition.
The outdoor festival was planned to take advantage of the better weather than might be expected in mid-November. Sunday the forecast is for sunny skies with cloudy periods and a comfortable day-time temperature of 12 Celsius.
Entertainment, from Bollywood dance workshops, to popular singers and an appearance by Miss Canada India during the afternoon will lead to the fireworks finale at 8 pm.
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