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Diwali Mela or Diwali Fete are extremely
popular not just in India but all over the world. These help people to
celebrate the popular ‘Festival of Lights’ with gaiety and
enthusiasm within their own community. Diwali Mela serves a very important
role as the festival of Diwali is celebrated in individual homes. Diwali
Melas that are normally celebrated on a weekend a few days after Diwali
helps to bring the community together and share the greetings of the
festival. For Hindu community outside India, Diwali Mela is a means to bond
with cultural roots and acquaint children to the rich Indian culture and
heritage.
Aim of Diwali Mela
Diwali Melas are definitely a means to let people celebrate the joyous
festival of Diwali in the best of spirits and enhance the feeling of harmony
and brotherhood in the society. However, Diwali Melas hold much greater
importance for Hindus living outside India. For them, it is the only means
to enjoy Diwali and help their children adapt to the tradition of the
glorious Indian festival. Indians living outside India also use the occasion
to showcase Indian traditions and values in the country of their residence.
Besides, Diwali Melas help to unite people of Indian origin together in a
foreign country and popularize the Indian belief in unity in diversity. At
several places Diwali Mela are organized for a cause and proceeds of the
fair are given to charity.
Diwali Mela Celebrations
Diwali Melas have become hugely popular these days and are enjoyed with
great enthusiasm in India and in countries where there is a significant
Indian diaspora. Cultural programmes including magic and puppet shows are
organized by professional artists and children to regale the crowd. Games
and other fun-filled activities for children and grownups are usually a part
of all Diwali Melas. Besides, stalls of Indian handicrafts and other
trinkets are also set up to let people go on a little shopping spree. Diwali
Melas outside India are used to showcase the best of Indian culture; Stalls
of pottery making, henna paining on palms etc help people enjoy the spirit
of India. Eatables of all sorts and the customary fireworks are undoubtedly
a part of Diwali Melas. Joyful competitions are also organized to increase
public participation.
Attraction of Diwali Mela
Being immensely popular, Diwali Melas in India and around the world are
blessed by top Bollywood stars. Scintillating performance and shows by
Bollywood stars and noted singers mesmerize people and leave them asking for
more.
