Divali Nagar 2020 Trinidad
This blog looks at how the establishment of the divali nagar helped to transform the celebration of divali from small communal celebrations to an annual national cultural event.
Divali nagar 2020 trinidad. Deepawali or deep malika means a row of lights while deep daan means offering of lights. Dr satnarine balkaransingh divali also referred to as diwali deepawali or deep daan is here again. Themed yaadein its being produced by the.
Divali nagar city of lights is an annual exposition of hindu culture broadly and indo trinidadian culture specifically it is associated with the celebration of diwali in trinidad and tobagothe exposition is staged at the divali nagar site located in the borough of chaguanas. Divali nagar 2020 in limbo says ncic. The events will be virtual being broadcast on television and streamed online.
Who we are we are a non governmental organisation geared towards the preservation and development of east indian culture in trinidad and tobago. The national council for indian cultures ncic virtual divali nagar programme will begin on thursday evening and continue for nine days ending on divali november 14. A report by dr.
Poll of the day. The exhibition which spans nine nights is presented by the national council of indian culture ncic at its headquarters ncic nagar chaguanas. Divali nagar city of lights is a yearly showcase of indian culture in tt.
Home tags divali nagar 2020. The divali nagar held in trinidad by the ncic is the largest celebration of divali outside of india. Divali is celebrated in the month of kartik of the hindu lunar calendar october november just after the end of the ramleela season.
Divali nagar 2020 is still happening but with a vast difference. Police commissioner gary griffith has threatened to sue the trinidad express newspaper over a report on his handling of firearms users license ful applications. Cnc3 editor may 6 2020 0.
The national council for indian culture ncic has announced a nine night television and social media event to replace this years divali nagar. This event was started in the mid centre mall car park in late 1986. Divali nagar 2020 was cancelled due to the covid 19.
Continue reading fasting and feasting for divali. Primnath gooptar for trinidad and tobagos newsday. Trinidad and tobago divali 2020 2021 and 2022 in trinidad and tobago divali is the hindu festival of lights during which clay lanterns are lit at night to symbolise the triumph of good over evil.