‘Festival of lights’ at Catholic Uni, Korea
More than 450 people gathered to celebrate the Hindu festival of Diwali in Korea’s Catholic University this week, said a report in The Korea Herald.
Indians in Korea (IIK) volunteers welcomed guests wearing tilaka (a mark worn on the forehead) ― a traditional welcome for guests in India.
In her welcoming speech, dean of international affairs at Catholic University professor Kim Kyung-ja, talked about the hospitality of Indian culture, and said she expected a stronger relationship between India and Korea through cultural and educational exchanges.
At the beginning the message of Diwali was given by the small kids by chanting the mantra in Sanskrit and explaining the meaning in English.
The festival, known as the “Festival of Lights,” is an important festival in India, Nepal, Sri Lanka and other Asian countries celebrating the victory of good over evil, light over darkness, and knowledge over ignorance.
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Indian residents celebrate Festival of Light (The Korea Herald)
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