183 articles tagged "diwali"
The Navtarang Sargam Diwali Dhamaka Show at Rups Mega in Nakasi last night has been a huge success as thousands of people turned up to watch their favourite personalities and other entertainment despite bad weather.
Shakuntala Chand has been announced as the sweetest woman in Fiji for making a 20.4kg barfi in the Navtarang and Radio Sargam Sabse Badi Mithai Competition during the Diwali Dhamaka Show at Rups Mega in Nakasi. A s
The stage is set for the Navtarang Sargam Diwali Dhamaka Show at Rups Mega in Nakasi where people are expected to come out in numbers to enjoy the various dance moves and competitions throughout the day. Senior Con
Diwali is easily the favourite festival for people in Fiji as they get their favourite sweets and wear new clothes. Courts Fiji Head of Communications and Digital Marketing Joni Moce says with every $50 spent at a
Acting Prime Minister, Inia Seruiratu says as the festivities of Diwali wind down, the fundamental message remains that light conquers darkness and we have also seen light overcome the darkness of the pandemic. Ser
A businessman of Ono Street, Samabula says he will celebrate this Diwali by providing dinner to people who come to ask for sweets at his place. Anendra Prasad says he has invested about $5,000 to decorate his hous
Residents of Yalava Tabia in Labasa are making their final Diwali preparations today. Daya Prasad says women are preparing sweets, decorating their houses with balloons and making rangoli. He says some people
Health Minister Doctor Ifereimi Waqainabete says Diwali is an important celebration that brings communities and friends together in happiness surrounded by positivity and joy that is perhaps most needed at the time of t
Extend a hand to help the needy and enjoy the festival with responsibility towards the vulnerable members of our community. This is the message from the Minister for Women, Children and Poverty Alleviation Rosy Ak
A 33-year-old woman of Makoi Hart says instead of giving her tithe which is 10% of her income to the church she will give it to her neighbour to help them celebrate Diwali. Ashnita Devi says her neighbour who is the on
As many families are still struggling due to the impacts of COVID-19, Fijians have planned to unite and help eachother celebrate Diwali today. Brij Chand of Nakasi says her plan is to invite her neighbours and tho
The Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals in Fiji is calling on people to ensure their pets feel safe tonight as they are more sensitive to loud noises like fireworks. Clinic and Shelter Manager Shaneel
As Fijians celebrate Diwali tomorrow, people are urging others to help those who have been impacted by COVID-19 and are in need, follow COVID-19 protocols, be responsible when using fireworks and pray for the well-being
Anand Prakash Deo of Tuirara, Makoi says he is happy to be with his family this Diwali because he was bedridden for 30 days due to the COVID-19 virus. Deo says he was lucky to be alive as some families are still fa
Fiji Labour Party Leader Mahendra Chaudhry says as we celebrate Diwali, we should remember those who are less fortunate, the many who are still suffering and in want. He says let us not forget that Diwali is also
People’s Alliance Leader Sitiveni Rabuka says it is his hope that we continue to do everything we can to build the relationship of alliance between people of all faiths. While giving his Diwali message, Rabuka s
National Federation Party Leader, Professor Biman Prasad says all is not lost and is calling on people not to lose hope. In his Diwali message, Prasad says together we can once again illuminate the lives of our pe
SODELPA Leader, Viliame Gavoka says as you celebrate Diwali, please remember your neighbours and fellow countrymen in your prayers who have suffered greatly from the impact of the pandemic, whether economically, mentall
Prime Minister, Voreqe Bainimarama says this Diwali we are coming out of the darkness of the COVID-19 pandemic, so it is right that we should decorate our houses and light our lights. While giving his Diwali messa
Staff of the Golden Age Home in Samabula treated residents to a special day of entertainment and feast as part of Diwali celebrations. Senior Welfare Officer at the Golden Age Home, Neelum Kumar says on Diwali, th
