Diwali Is A Time Of National Unity, Says Guyana’s Prime Minister

EAST BANK DEMERARA, Guyana (Tuesday, November 2, 2021) –– Prime Minister, Mark Phillips, who, last Friday evening, was performing the functions of President, said that Diwali serves as more than a cultural symbol of light, where good overcomes evil.

The acting Head of State added that the holiday is a time of national unity, where Guyanese, across cultural backgrounds, come together in a grand national celebration.

The Prime Minister made these remarks at the Seventh National Diya Light Up, which was hosted by the Hindus for Selfless Service, at the intersection of Rahaman’s Park on the East Bank of Demerara.

“With every diya lit, we are encouraged to search ourselves for the spark that lives within us, that we may realise our truest potential and strive towards success and prosperity. All this while embodying a spirit of global oneness and cohesion,” Phillips advised.

India’s High Commissioner to Guyana, Dr K.J Srinivasa, who also attended the event, said that he is pleased to see the magnitude of Diwali celebrations in the country.

This year, Diwali is being celebrated with the theme “Fighting COVID with the light of knowledge”.