CHAGUANAS, TRINIDAD, October 5, 2006: Theme of Trinidad’s 20th annual Divali Nagar is, “The Hindu Contribution to World Thought and Culture” and begins Thursday, October 12, culminating Friday, October 20, 2006, at Divali Nagar Facilities, Narsaloo Ramaya Marg, Uriah Butler Highway, Chaguanas, Trinidad. “Divali Nagar, organized by the National Council of Indian Culture(NCIC) is the gravitational center in Trinidad for the annual celebration of Deepavali, the Festival of Lights. It is also the venue for other socio-cultural activities during the year,” says manager Richard Ramlakhansingh. Divali Nagar promotes community development and civic-mindedness, and it continues to be the Mecca for the yearly attendance of over 100,000 patrons, attracting people from all sections of society. For additional information on the festivities, please contact Paras Ramoutar at the e-mail address above.
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