DIWALI is just weeks away, with the five-day celebration set to be enjoyed by millions around the world. The festival of light sees Hindu homes decorated with candles and lights and people sharing gifts - but what is the celebration all about? Why does the date of Diwali change? The date of the festival is calculated according to the position of the moon and the Hindu lunar calendar and is usually in October or November. In 2018, Diwali will be celebrated on Wednesday, November 7 - and the festivities will last five days. Diwali is observed by Hindus, Sikhs and Jains around the world and is often marked by street parties, fireworks, new clothes and of course, delicious food. What do the different dates of Diwali mean? DAY ONE: Dhanteras 'Dhan' means wealth - and this day is dedicated to celebrating prosperity. On this day, images of goddess Lakshmi, the goddess of fortune, are worshipped. Fortune does not just mean wealth, it refers to general well-being and prosperity as … [Read more...] about Diwali 2018 – Here’s why Hindus celebrate the festival of lights and the origins of the day
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Diwali 2017 Quotes: Greetings, Wishes For Indian Festival Of Lights
Nov 07, 7:23 AM EST Newsletter Signup BusinessTechnologyWorldNationalMedia & CultureOpinionSportsLuxury Media & Culture By Suman Varandani @suman09 10/17/17 AT 9:10 PM The Indian festival of lights, called Diwali, is being celebrated Thursday this year. The festival, also known as "Deepawali," is celebrated with lighting of oil lamps, known as diyas, and candles, along with fireworks displays.The festival, which falls on a different date every year but always in October or November (depending on the phase of the moon), honors Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth and prosperity in the Hindu mythology.The festival is celebrated with friends and family, with every household enjoying sweets and exchanging gifts. Fireworks displays are also common on this day. Some open their doors and windows to invite goddess Lakshmi, a symbol of wealth, in their homes.The word Diwali consists of two Sanskrit words — "light" and "row," as many Indians use rows of … [Read more...] about Diwali 2017 Quotes: Greetings, Wishes For Indian Festival Of Lights
Vietnamese PM meets Lao and Cambodian counterparts in Cambodia
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc met bilaterally with his Lao and Cambodian counterparts on April 4 on the sidelines of the third Mekong River Commission (MRC) Summit in Siem Reap, Cambodia. Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc (L) and Lao counterpart Thongloun Sisoulith PM Phuc thanked PM Thongloun Sisoulith and Lao delegation for contributing to the success of the sixth Greater Mekong Sub-region Summit (GMS 6) and the tenth Cambodia – Laos – Vietnam Development Triangle Summit (CLV 10) held in Hanoi last week. He suggested that in accordance with the high-level agreement between the two Politburos, the two countries will work closely together at all levels, at bilateral and multilateral mechanisms to promote the effective and sustainable use and management of Mekong River water resources, harmoniously ensuring interests of nations along the river for the sustainable development of the two countries and the region. Phuc asked the Lao PM to facilitate … [Read more...] about Vietnamese PM meets Lao and Cambodian counterparts in Cambodia
Trump’s No Immigrant Left Behind Policy Targets Vietnamese Refugees
Jun 21, 1:21 AM EDT Newsletter Signup BusinessTechnologyWorldNationalMedia & CultureOpinionSportsLuxury National By Charles Davis 04/11/18 AT 4:39 PM They do not want to leave and they don’t have anywhere to go. The country where they were born refuses to accept them, and until just over 14 months ago, the country where they have spent at least the last 20 years had not tried to send them back to a place most of them do not remember.This story is being co-published with Capital & MainBut Donald Trump campaigned on leaving no immigrant behind, and since he became president, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has begun detaining refugees from Vietnam who have been long-time residents of the United States. And ICE has begun these detentions despite the fact it has nowhere to send them.Since Trump’s inauguration, ICE has arrested at least 45 Vietnamese immigrants who came to the U.S. before 1995, when the U.S. and Vietnam restored diplomatic … [Read more...] about Trump’s No Immigrant Left Behind Policy Targets Vietnamese Refugees
Society Vietnam working with Egypt in helping victims of deadly Cairo blast Wrestling for glory at Vietnam’s ‘Vat Cau’ festival
The Vietnamese foreign ministry said on Saturday it is working closely with Egyptian authorities to provide assistance to victims of a roadside bomb blast that hit a tour bus, killing three Vietnamese tourists, in Cairo on Friday. The blast happened at 6:15 pm local time on Friday less than four kilometers from Egypt’s world-famous Giza pyramids in Cairo, the foreign ministry said in a statement. The bus was carrying 14 Vietnamese tourists who were on a tour organized by Ho Chi Minh City-based travel firm Saigontourist. Three Vietnamese tourists have been confirmed dead while 11 others were injured in the blast, including ten who remain hospitalized for severe injuries. An Egyptian tour guide was also killed in the blast. Two tourists who sustained minor wounds are being cared for at the Embassy of Vietnam in Cairo, according to the Vietnamese foreign ministry. No immediate claim of responsibility was reported. Vietnamese Ambassador to Egypt Tran Thanh Cong visits victims of a … [Read more...] about Society Vietnam working with Egypt in helping victims of deadly Cairo blast Wrestling for glory at Vietnam’s ‘Vat Cau’ festival