Tuesday 29 October 2013

Festival of Lights world around



Diwali, a religious festival associated with Hinduism, Sikhism, and Jainism often referred to as the Festival of Lights

Hanukkah, a Jewish holiday also called The Festival of Lights

Tazaungdaing festival, a Buddhist festival marking the end of Kathina

Berlin Festival of Lights, one of the largest and best-known illumination festivals and public events in the world. It takes place each year in October, where for 12 consecutive nights, 

Sarnia Celebration of Lights, a 7 week event in Nov to Jan held in Sarnia, Ontario at Cenntenial Park. The Sarnia Celebration of Lights has over 160 Displays and over 50,000 LightsFestival of Lights, an event run in conjunction with Blackpool IlluminationsCelebration of Light, fireworks and light display in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Celebration of Lights, a former winter lights festival in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Festival of Lights , annual Christmas celebration in Hawai

Festival of Lights (Lyon), a French local tradition known as Fête des lumières 

Festival of Lights (New Plymouth), a summer event of lights and performances

Holiday Trail of Lights, a multi-city event celebrated in Louisiana and Texas in the United States

Festival of Light Australia, an advocacy group

Nationwide Festival of Light, a series rallies by conservative Christian groups in September 1971 in the United Kingdom

 Festival of Light is a unique annual multicultural festival marking the celebration of Vesak (birth, enlightenment and passing away of Buddha) at The Great Stupa in Bendigo, Australia. The event consist of a procession, a beautiful display of lanterns, variety of cultural music and dance acts in and around The Great Stupa.
 May we wish happy Diwali!

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