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Diwali is being celebrated all over the world, and here in Antigua as well.<\/p>

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The Indian community enjoyed the Diwali festival on Saturday the 22nd October at The Chimney restaurant.<\/p>\n

The event was graced by the presence of Chief Guest GG H.E. Sir Rodney Williams & Lady Williams and Guest of\u00a0 Honor Minister Charles Fernandez.<\/p>

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The Indian Consul Mr. Vijay Tewani invited the Governor General and the Tourism Minister to light the lamp along with Mr. Kishor Rajpal the owner of the restaurant.<\/p>

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GG HE Sir Rodney Williams wished the Indian diaspora A Happy Diwali & a Prosperous New Year.<\/p>\n

The Festival of Lights was celebrated with Indian dances, music & food.<\/p>

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