2024 October 31, 02:31 – 04:50; 17:06-18:22 Kuala Lumpur
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I wish YOU joy, light, love!
Diwali, also called Deepavali, the Festival of Lights, celebrated in Kuala Lumpur, MALAYSIA
https://malaysialife.org/malaysia-is-a-multicultural-country/ says:
“Malaysia is a country of many cultures, religions and ethnic backgrounds. The country is also divided into 13 states and 3 federal territory, 2 of those states and 1 federal territory is on the island of Borneo which over 500 km from the nearest point on the Malay Peninsula.
“The people of East Malaysia (the Malay part of the island of Borneo) have a very different history and cultural background to the people of the Malay Peninsula which is itself split three ways amongst people of Malay, Chinese and Indian heritage, with a large number of indigenous ethnic groups living in the central parts the Malay Peninsula….”
Malaysia Public Holidays 2024
https://publicholidays.com.my/2024-dates/ says:
“This page contains a national calendar of all 2024 public holidays for Malaysia. These dates may be modified as official changes are announced,
so please check back regularly for updates.”
On the calendar October 31, 2024 Deepavali is listed as “National except Sarawak” (Sarawak is a state of Malaysia)
On October 8, 2024 I was with Maria and Nia when I saw … Brilliant Colors, Symbols to Usher in Deepavali 2024 at Pavilion Kuala Lumpur Liuli Crystal Fountain.
Here’s my one-minute and six-second movie
https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=WnE8cN4yFJE
According to:
https://edition.cnn.com/travel/diwali-festival-of-lights-explained-cec/index.html
“Diwali, also called Deepavali, is one of the biggest festivals in India.
It’s also widely celebrated in Nepal, Malaysia, Fiji and other countries with large South Asian diasporas.
Homes, businesses and public spaces are lit up with diyas, or oil lamps made from clay, and fireworks displays abound.
People gather with their families, eat sweets and exchange gifts.
More than a billion Hindus, Sikhs, Jains and Buddhists around the world are celebrating Diwali, the festival of lights….”
According to:
https://www.timeout.com/kuala-lumpur/things-to-do/deepavali-in-malaysia-the-myths-and-real-stories-behind-its-celebrations

Happy Deepavali rice Rangoli art on floor of main entrance, Hartamas Shopping Centre - photo by Teresa Jade LeYung
Here are Youtube shorts of rice Rangoli art:
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Thank you for reading my blog post “Diwali, also called Deepavali, the Festival of Lights, celebrated in Kuala Lumpur, MALAYSIA”
I wish YOU vibrant health and happiness always!
Sincerely,
Teresa Jade LeYung
Author / Blogger / Story-Theme Consultant / Photo Historian
https://m.youtube.com/@teresajadeleyung/videos for
short short movies of Paris, FRANCE; Portland, Oregon USA; Kuala Lumpur, MALAYSIA 2024
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