Whether you’re seeking fun and festivities or reverent reflection, October is a magical month within all Indian traditions. It is the month when we celebrate Diwali, the festival of lights. It is also the month in which both Mahatma Gandhi and Lal Bahadur Shastri were born. In fact, these two father figures of India share a birthday on October 2nd.
Celebrations of these special occasions are becoming more and more common in Canada. The Centre for Peace Studies at McMaster University is in the midst of its annual Gandhi Peace Festival, and will be hosting Rajmohan Gandhi as a guest lecturer on October 2nd. On October 7th, Simon Fraser University will be holding its annual Diwali Gala at the Bollywood Banquet Hall in Surrey.
Let us know about other events being held throughout Canada in Honor of Gandhi, Shastri or Diwali. Which city in Canada hosts the best Diwali festivities? Are there any events planned in Canada specifically to honor Prime Minister Shastri? If you know of events taking place, please post some quick information so that everyone wishing to get more involved can find an event close to home.
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I want to inform you that one of our anthropology student, Rachel Bussières, spent many weeks in India for a research project and brought back a collection extremely interesting pictures which will be exhibited on October 15th in the main hall of the communuty Hall of our university. We believe this is an important occasion for our students, and thought important to let you know… View her pirctures at http://www.rachelbussieres.wordpress.com