Auckland Council trying to move Diwali forward

Council accused of disrespect after trying to move Diwali forward

Friday, June 12th, 2015

Investigations have begun after Auckland Council upset the Hindu community by trying to hold the Auckland Diwali celebrations a month before the actual religious festival.

Diwali, the Hindu festival celebrating victory of light over darkness, falls on November 11 this year.

However, the council-controlled Auckland Tourism, Events and Economic Development (Ateed) had planned to hold Diwali celebrations in the city in mid-October. Continue reading

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