This week, more than a billion people around the world are celebrating Diwali, the religious festival celebrating the victory of light over darkness. It's an important time for Australia’s South Asian communities. But one family is going a step further, travelling to India for the occasion. SBS caught up with them in Gujarat, on India’s west coast. This story was produced in collaboration with SBS Gujarati Executive Producer Vatsal Patel.
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Folge vom 20.10.2025Diwali shines a light on culture for Australian family in Gujarat
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Folge vom 19.10.2025A rich cultural heritage celebrated in lights: DiwaliDiwali is the biggest festival in India and many South Asian countries, marking the victory of good over evil and the triumph of light over darkness. It is celebrated by more than a billion people around the world, including diaspora communities in Australia.
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