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My Favourite Day - Diwali

 

Diwali, or Deepavali, is the Hindu festival of lights. It is the most popular festival from South Asia. It is usually celebrated in October or November and lasts five days.

Listen to a boy telling us why Diwali is his favourite time of the year, and make your own firework display!

 

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  • What's your favourite day?
  • What happens on the day?
  • Where do you go? What do you do?
  • Do you eat special food?
  • Do you wear special clothes?
  • Do you give presents?
  • Do you decorate your house?

Tell us about your favourite day in the comments box below.

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Comments

HappyDiamond5's picture
Submitted by HappyDiamond5 on 10 May, 2013 - 01:47. United States of America Kids

It looks like they burning a shoes

QueenRed900's picture
Submitted by QueenRed900 on 8 May, 2013 - 21:00. Egypt Kids

it is toooooooo short

PrincessTowerGem's picture
Submitted by PrincessTowerGem on 8 May, 2013 - 03:23. Brazil Kids

 My favorite day is Christmas.
My family and I,and all my relatives get together for celebrate. We have a special dinner and dress up special clothes.

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Submitted by GreyTablaJungle on 22 April, 2013 - 13:52. India Kids

hi i like diwali because i like fire works

WalkingThroneTree's picture
Submitted by WalkingThroneTree on 7 April, 2013 - 09:22. India Kids

i love diwali

SilverShellStarfish's picture
Submitted by SilverShellStarfish on 1 April, 2013 - 04:32. India Kids

i like diwali i also like holi and durga puja.

WalkingJungleReptile's picture
Submitted by WalkingJungleReptile on 29 March, 2013 - 15:43. Romania Kids

 i like this

SkippingAlwaysYoyo's picture
Submitted by SkippingAlwaysYoyo on 28 March, 2013 - 16:20. Vietnam Kids

i like this

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Submitted by SkippingAlwaysYoyo on 28 March, 2013 - 16:20. Vietnam Kids

TOOOO SHORT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Submitted by ProfessorMagicD... on 15 April, 2013 - 06:02. India Kids

yes its toooo short!!!!!!!