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The largest ethnic groups in Malaysia are the Malay, Chinese, and Indian and it is a melting pot
for different culture like DEEPAVALI festival celebration by Indian.
DEEPAVALI also known as festival of light and there are several different legendary
backgrounds for Deepavali celebration for example the downfall and death of the evil demon
Narakasura by Lord Krishnas wife, Satyabhama because of his ruthless to people
At the dawn of Deepavali, Indians perform a ritual oil bath which signifies the cleansing
of the body and soul. Then they put on new clothes before perfoming prayers at home and
temples. Once prayers are finished, celebrants often hold open houses where family and friends
drop by to share conservation, enjoy snacks or meals and celebrate the beginning of new year
together.
INTERESTING ACTIVITY
Small clay lamps filled with oil are lighted to signify the triumph of good over evil and the light
are kept on during the night.
The colourful kolam is a design on the floor made from coloured rice and powder.
Diwali Dance
Fire crackers are also set off to scare evil spirits away
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