REUNION, FRANCE, October 23, 2003: Four Hindu groups will come together to host an all-night celebration of Deepavali at the temple of Piton Saint-Leu beginning Friday evening October 24 and ending on Saturday morning. There will be feasting, viewing of a religious film and discussions on Hinduism throughout the night. It’s hoped that one thousand participants will turn out to light a lamp and firecrackers just before dawn. (Summary from original French)
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