Fête des lumières

The Fête des lumières or Festival of lights, happens every December 8th in Lyon, to express gratitude to the Virgin Mary. Every house place candles outside every window, creating a spectacular effect on the streets. The festival lasts 4 days, and the 2 main points are the Basilica of Fourvière, light up with different colors, and the Place des Terreaux which hosts a light show, different every year.

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Diwali is the most celebrated festival in India – especially for Hindus and Jains. The term being derived from the Sanskrit word “Dipavali”, which means the row of lights, the main festival happens on the no-moon day of the dark half of Kartik ( name of a month) as per the Hindu lunar calendar. Celebrated insanely in India, Diwali is also celebrated in many other parts of the world like Mauritius, Thailand, Fiji, Japan, United Kingdom, UAE, Netherlands, Myanmar, Malaysia, Australia, Sri Lanka, Singapore, Nepal, Indonesia, New Zealand etc. Even in USA people of Indian origin celebrates Diwali with great pomp. What is most interesting in this regard is that the US house of representatives has passed a resolution recognizing the spiritual, religious and cultural significance Diwali. Mr. Joe Wilson, who is the Co-Chair of the Congressional Caucus on India and Indian Americans, said, "My resolution acknowledges the international, religious, and historical importance of the festival of Diwali as well as the religious diversity in India, the United States, and throughout the world. It shows our support for the strong and growing partnership and dialogue in international efforts between the United States and India". Know as the “Festival of Lights”, Diwali symbolizes the dominion of good over evil and the light of knowledge over the darkness of ignorance.

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