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Deepavali 2013: No Bazaar at Little India Brickfields. No fight. Just acceptance of the inevitable.
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Little India marks 25th anniversary of Deepavali light-up
The lights are up for the Deepavali festival. 2013 marks the 25th anniversary of the Deepavali light-up at Singapore’s “Little India”.
Guest and officials at the Deepavali lighting up ceremony. SINGAPORE: The lights are up for the Deepavali festival.
2013 marks the 25th anniversary of the Deepavali light-up at Singapore’s “Little India”.
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The light-up will continue till November 7.
– CNA/ac
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WATCH DEEPAVALI CELEBRATIONS IN 2013
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LITTLE INDIA SINGAPORE
Serangoon Road
As its name suggests, Little India is Singapore’s foremost Indian enclave. Its charm lies in the fact that many of olden-day trades can still be found by its roadsides, alleys and back lanes. Fortune-tellers and their parrots, flower vendors selling garlands of jasmine, kachang puteh (roasted nuts) sellers on pushcarts and street-side newspaper vendors are just some of the interesting sights to be found.
Amid the pungent fragrances of spices and blooms is Serangoon Road and its inner lanes like Campbell Lane, Dunlop Street and Hindon Road. Here, look out for stalls selling Ayurvedic massage oils, gold, incense and fabrics in a variety of textures. For a glimpse of Hindu rituals, do stop by the Sri Veeramakaliamman Temple, a Hindu temple dedicated to the goddess Kali.
While in this cultural enclave, don’t pass up the opportunity to dine in well-established restaurants like Komala Villas, Banana Leaf Apolo and Muthu’s Curry, where you’ll find spicy classic South Indian fare. Or taste some of the best Indian hawker food in Singapore such as roti prata (dough flat bread) and thosai (Indian-styled pancakes) at Tekka Market and Food Centre.
Little India Singapore – YourSingapore.com
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DEEPAVALI
A Colourful Enchantment
Deepavali, which literally means “row of lights,” is celebrated by Hindus across the world and is the most important festival in Hinduism. In Singapore, the Festival of Lights, as it’s endearingly called, falls in the last quarter of the year and is a public holiday.
Deepavali is the celebration of good over evil, and light overcoming darkness.
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During Deepavali, the streets of Little India are artfully decorated and lit up in bright festive colours, transforming it with an explosion of vibrant, colourful arches and lights. Festive bazaars and numerous cultural activities such as the Indian Heritage and Craft Exhibition, Street Parade, Countdown Concert are also held. The festive stalls are decorated with wares such as fragrant flowers, garlands used during prayers, traditional oil lamps and beautiful Saris with intricate brocade patterns and glittering gems. Colourful Indian outfits, intricate costume jewellery and traditional arts and craft are also on sale. Indian delicacies can also be found in abundance during this period.
Deepavali – YourSingapore.com
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Singapore’s Little India celebrates upcoming Deepavali festival …
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