Deepavali


Deepavali, the Hindu festival of lights, also spelt Diwali, is celebrated exuberantly by Malaysia’s Indian community in October or November each year. Festivities include visits to the temple, the lighting and display of oil lamps, fireworks and consumption of vast quantities of food at open houses to which fellow Malaysians of other races will be invited.

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David (the one on the left) is the writer behind Malaysia Traveller, sharing firsthand travel advice from over five decades of living and travelling across Asia and the Middle East. Based in Malaysia since 2009 and now in Kuching, he has published 700+ pages, personally visited every place he covers, and uses only his own photos. Readers can learn more on his About Me page. He also shares updates on Facebook and YouTube. He loves uncovering overlooked places even many Malaysians have never visited.