The western sails of the Sydney Opera House were illuminated in gold on the evening of Tuesday the 5th of November in recognition of Diwali.
Also known as Deepavali, Diwali is of great significance to the Hindu, Sikh, Jain & Buddhist communities, celebrating the victory of light over darkness, good over evil & knowledge over ignorance. It is a time spent with family & friends, praying for health, knowledge & peace. Participants wear colourful clothes, exchange gifts and sweets & decorate their homes.
The golden illumination of the Sydney Opera House’s western sails represented the spiritual darkness’s lifting & life’s renewal.
That same night, across Circular Quay at the Museum Of Contemporary Art, the New South Wales (NSW) Government hosted their annual Diwali celebration, which brought the state’s multicultural leaders together.
Wherever you go in NSW you can find the positive impact in our lives made by the Indian diaspora.
The ideals of knowledge over ignorance, good over evil & light over darkness are messages that everyone can embrace.
By sharing in this celebration, we can all join together, foster greater understanding & keep our communities strong.
Steve Kamper, NSW Multiculturalism Minister
Sydney Spectaculars 