Diwali in Ottawa
Canada: Ottawa's Parliament Hill hosts Diwali celebration
IBNS: A Diwali celebration event hosted at Parliament Hill in Ottawa was attended by more than 450 people across Canada.
Showcasing performances highlighting Indian culture and heritage, including classical, Bollywood, and folk dances such as Garba, Giddha, and Kathak, the event, hosted by Member of Parliament Chandra Arya, was also attended by the Conservative party leader Pierre Poilievre, newly elected Mayor of Ottawa Mark Sutcliffe and Paul Chiang, the Markham-Unionville Member of Parliament.
Twelve members of Bollywood Ki Dhun, represented by Rajan Sharma also attended this event including Sam Chopra, President of the South Asians In Ontario organization.
Diwali greetings by video were sent by several communities and religious organizations including Bollywood Ki Dhun.
A not-for-profit community headquartered in Markham, Ontario's Bollywood Ki Dhun was founded by Rajan Sharma in 2021 with a central goal to spread entertainment across the continent and to serve as a platform to bring forth new and aspiring musicians and singers in North America.
(Reporting by Asha Bajaj)
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