subject: Celebrate Diwali In Singapore [print this page] Diwali, known as the Festival of Lights, is an important celebration practiced annually by the followers of Hinduism, Sikhism and Jainism. The dates of the festival that occurs between the months of October and November are usually selected according to the lunar calendar. Diwali, which is deemed a significant celebration amongst people in Sri Lanka, India, Guyana, Trinidad & Tobago, Nepal, Singapore, Fiji and Malaysia, is declared an official holiday in these countries so devotees may conduct ceremonies and observations during the day and night.
The festival is celebrated by the world over, as a large population of Indians belonging to the Hindu and Sikh faiths have migrated to a number of countries from both hemispheres. Even many non-Hindu followers in recent times acknowledge the festival by lighting a row of lamps and decorating their streets in colourful decor. The significance of this festival is the celebration of good triumphing over evil and the uplifting of spiritual darkness. Thus, all devotees that celebrate Diwali are compelled to light small clay lamps filled with oil. This is the most important ritual in the Festival of Lights.
In Singapore, Diwali is regarded as one of the primary festivals in the national calendar and people in every part of the country celebrate by lighting candles, decorating their houses with luminescence and light, creating quite a spectacle at night-time. The festival is celebrated over 5 days and draws Singapores Hindu, Sikh and Jain population in droves to the temples near their areas of residence.
People are seen dressed in colourful dresses and uniforms, with an assortment of different types of food and beverages served as traditional meals during the costumed celebration.
Naturally, Singapores Little India is the central hub of the annual Deepavali festival. The town situated on Serangoon Road is decorated with a garlands, lights, colourful arches and lamps. This festival that generates joy amongst the community is one celebrated in a heartfelt fashion in the Lion City.
Experience the Festival of Lights while staying at a luxury hotel in Singapore. Located in the colonial heart of the city, Raffles hotel, Singapore is the premier choice for accommodation, luxurious facilities and services and is considered the leading five star hotel in Singapore.
