The Festival of Light is a happy event celebrated by all Fijians paying little heed to their confidence or religion and it represents solidarity.
In any case, while there is as yet an air of festivity around the nation, many state that the current year’s festival has been extraordinarily influenced by the Coronavirus pandemic.
FBC News talked with a couple of Fijian families today who communicated that the COVID-19 pandemic has been a significant obstacle to their Diwali party this year.
Rajendra Singh of Suva says they are honored to have a couple of dollars to spend on a couple of things.
“Me and my family we don’t have much for this Diwali and what little we have we utilized it to purchase a couple of things. Coronavirus has influenced us so much however we are glad to arrive at another Diwali.”
Regardless of the COVID-19 effect, Amini Tagaga of Sakoca is hopeful that the affection and solidarity of the Diwali party will win.
We typically observe Diwali with our Hindu siblings and sisters however this year, the festival isn’t as large as in earlier years. Regardless of the current circumstance, we will celebrate and share what little we have.”
Fijians have been asked to observe Diwali dependably to reinforce bonds, and reaffirm pledge to family, kinship and guarantee a more promising time to come for the nation.
-FBC News
