The Many Shades of Deepavali, the Festival of Lights
By Preveena Balakrishnan
October 2022 FEATURE
NOT MANY OUTSIDE the ethnic group are aware of the heterogeneity of Indian communities in Penang. The truth is, the different Indian communities here weave a rich tapestry of traditions, arts, cultures, heritage, attires, foods and festivals distinct from each other. Though Deepavali is a festival celebrated by every Indian of the Hindu faith, different communities have their own unique ways of marking the occasion.In the past, come Deepavali, Indian port workers in Penang would carry the Atta kavadi and...
Preveena Balakrishnan
specialises in ethnoscapes and intangible cultural heritage valuations.
