New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon on Monday prolonged heartfelt needs on Diwali, as communities throughout the nation got here collectively to have fun the event.
He famous the pageant as a time to replicate, reconnect and unfold happiness and positivity in individuals’s lives.
Sharing a video message on social media platform X, the New Zealand PM stated, “I need to take a second to acknowledge what this time represents. After all, it’s in regards to the triumph of sunshine over darkness, hope over despair, and good over evil. It is also a time to replicate, to reconnect and to unfold happiness and positivity in our lives. And the world wants numerous that. So I am wishing you and your whole family members a beautiful Diwali and a affluent 12 months forward. Joyful Diwali.”
Diwali symbolises the non secular victory of Dharma over Adharma, gentle over darkness, good over evil, and information over ignorance.
It’s being celebrated on Monday with nice enthusiasm internationally, reflecting India’s vibrant cultural heritage and conveying the common message of unity and concord.
Final week, highlighting the colourful cultural ties and rising partnership between India and New Zealand, the Financial institution of New Zealand hosted a Diwali Celebration in Wellington.
New Zealand’s opposition chief, Chris Hipkins, MP Melissa Lee, MP Priyanca Radhakrishnan, Indian Excessive Commissioner to New Zealand Neeta Bhushan, and different esteemed company gathered to mark the auspicious event.
Earlier, on October 15, the Indian Excessive Commissioner attended the Diwali celebrations in Queenstown, organised by Bhartiya Samaj in Queenstown (BSQT).
“The colourful night showcased India’s wealthy tradition via fascinating performances and neighborhood spirit that lit up town and introduced alive the spirit of the Pageant of Lights,” the Indian Excessive Fee in New Zealand posted on X.
Moreover, the enduring Beehive (Parliament of New Zealand) lately organised a Diwali celebration, with Prime Minister Luxon becoming a member of within the festivities.
“Stunning Diwali celebrations organised on the iconic Beehive (Parliament of New Zealand). Thanks, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon, in your presence. Great to see Ministers, MPs & neighborhood leaders be a part of on this auspicious event. Our robust cultural bonds are the bedrock of the India-New Zealand partnership,” the Indian Excessive Fee in New Zealand posted on X.