NEW YORK, USA, October 10, 2003: Thousands took part in a Diwali gala in New York that saw a bit of everything — food, craft, a photo exhibition, a health fair, cultural show and a colorful fireworks display. The annual “Festival of Lights” was held at Lower Manhattan’s South Street Seaport. Over 100,000 people visited the 70 vendors and booths of the day-long festival and enjoyed this year’s theme of “Peace on Earth,” said a press release from the organizers, the Association of Indians in America. Among the guests were New York City Council members Gale Brewer, Alan Gerson and John Liu.
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