High Commission celebrated Deepavali with Canberra community

Deepvali was celebrated at the Sri Lanka High Commission in Canberra with the participation of the Sri Lankan community on Sunday 20^th November.

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Religious ceremony was conducted by Pandith Pradeep Bhat of the Vishnushiva Mandir. High Commissioner Skandakumar in welcoming the guests observed that the‘Festival of Lights’.celebrated the triumph of good over evil and the emergence of light over darkness." As we approach the end of yet another year, and reflect upon it ", he wished everyone the true blessings of Deepavali in the year ahead.

Thereafter the guests were treated to a music performance coordinated by the Tamil community in Canberra followed by a reception with traditional snacks and Sri Lankan tea.

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