Diwali
Another beautiful festival which highlights the nation’s rich Indian heritage, Diwali (‘the festival of lights’) has been embraced by Fiji’s Christian community as much as its Hindu population. It is even a public holiday, a testament to the country’s multi-cultural nature and communal harmony. Houses are lit with candles and lanterns in honour of Lakshmi, the goddess of prosperity, whilst sweets and gifts are shared out amongst family members and close friends