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Dubai Hosts International Diwali Celebration with Diplomats from Many Nations

The Indian Consulate in Dubai organized a large Diwali festival that included representatives from eighteen countries.

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Participating nations included Singapore, Sri Lanka, Indonesia, Nepal, Malaysia, Thailand, Mauritius, and others.

Cultural displays featured country‑specific stalls and performances by artists from Nepal and Sri Lanka.

The Dubai Police Band and the PRERNA Group, showcasing talents of people with special abilities, performed.

Diplomats emphasized that Diwali’s message of togetherness is shared worldwide.

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More than five thousand members of the Indian community and many local officials attended, enjoying music, dance, and traditional rangoli art.

The event highlighted how the Festival of Lights brings together diverse cultures and promotes friendship across borders.

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Consulate

A diplomatic office that assists its citizens abroad and promotes its country’s interests.

Diplomats

Government representatives who work in foreign countries to manage relationships.

Rangoli

Artistic designs made on the floor using colored powders, often created during Diwali.

Cultural exchange

The sharing of traditions, ideas, and customs between different groups.

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