Sambutan Deepavali di Little India Brickfields 14 Nov

National Unity Minister Aaron Agong Dagang invited people of all races and faiths to attend the national Deepavali celebration in Little India Brickfields, Kuala Lumpur, on November 14. Expected to draw 5,000 visitors, the event, titled 'Cahaya Deepavali, Semarak Perpaduan,' was organized by the National Unity Ministry (KPN) in collaboration with the Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry Malaysia (MAICCI).

The event, which will run from 8 a.m. to 11:30 p.m., is set to be presided over by Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim. A range of cultural activities are being provided, including traditional Indian dance performances, demonstrations of classical instruments like veenai and mridangam, and training in self-defense arts such as silambam, kalaripayattu, and karra samu.

The event will also feature a 'Our Home' exhibit that highlights the heritage of Malay, Chinese, Tamil, Telugu, Punjabi, Gujarati, and Malayalee communities. Performances are expected to be presented by artists such as Yogi B & Natchatra, Buggimaan, Havoc Brothers, Zubir Khan, Gayathri Thandapany, Kashmir Stone, and Kumaresh. The Minister of National Unity cordially invites citizens of all backgrounds to attend the celebration to honor the diversity of cultures and strengthen national unity.