November 2016 \ Diaspora News \ DIASPORA IN INDIAN OCEAN
Deepavali in Reunion

Week-long celebrations of Deepavali in Reunion Island culminated with a splash of Holi colours, lighting up of the entire Indian Ocean island with pretty lights and a scintillating fireworks show, as the Indian Diaspora celebrated its roots.

Deepavali celebrations in Reunion Island are an occasion for the Indian Diaspora to preserve their cultural heritage. They use this occasion to show to the world that despite their foreign nationality they have not forgotten their Indian roots. "It's a great show of strength by the Indian community here that despite being out of the country for so many decades they have not forgotten their culture," Chatterjee said. "The most amazing thing is that they celebrate Deepavali and Holi together, which is rare in the world," she added. The entire Reunion Island celebrated the 27th edition of Deepavali, the festival of lights, organised by the Reunion Island Tourism (IRT).




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