Guyanese are being encouraged to ignite the light within us and to keep that eternal flame of spirituality burning. This is from President Irfaan Ali, as the nation celebrates Deepawali – the festival of lights.

The Head of State last evening joined the Guyana Hindu Dharmic Sabha for the annual Deep Jale, at the Kitty Roundabout in Georgetown.

Like the Diwali motorcades, Deep Jale has become an annual celebration on the Sabha’s calendar of events for Diwali. October 19 of this year will mark 51 years since the introduction of the Diwali motorcade.

President Ali addressing the massive audience last evening

“We live in a world filled with darkness and troubles. That individual light within each of us is more essential today than it was 51 years ago…that one single light can change the fortune of all the dark corners in a room, bringing hope and positivity,” the president emphasised.

Also speaking at the event was president of the Dharmic Sabha, Dr Vindhya Persaud, who encouraged families across Guyana to continue celebrating and nurturing our cultures and traditions.

One of the cultural performances at the Deep Jale event held at the Seawall