Diwali, Vancouver, 2005

Photograph of unidentified individuals at a Diwali celebration held at the Vancouver City Hall in British Columbia (B.C.). Deepavali, also known as Diwali, is a major religious festival celebrated by Hindus, Jains, and Sikhs, and translates to "the Festival of Lights." The festival lasts five days: the first day is known as Dhanteras; followed by Choti Diwali; Lakshmi Puja, which is… more

Photograph of a Sukhi Grewal placing a candle at a Diwali celebration held at the Vancouver City Hall in British Columbia (B.C.). Sukhdev (Sukhi) Grewal completed both Bachelor's and Master's of Sciences in Nursing degrees at the University of British Columbia. Her nursing education roots originated in the United Kingdom where she received her Nursing and Midwifery SRN (State… more

Photograph of Sukhi Grewal addressing the audience at a Diwali celebration held at the Vancouver City Hall in British Columbia (B.C.). Sukhdev (Sukhi) Grewal completed both Bachelor's and Master's of Sciences in Nursing degrees at the University of British Columbia. Her nursing education roots originated in the United Kingdom where she received her Nursing and Midwifery SRN (State… more

Photograph of Sukhi Grewal addressing the audience at a Diwali celebration held at the Vancouver City Hall in British Columbia (B.C.). Sukhdev (Sukhi) Grewal completed both Bachelor's and Master's of Sciences in Nursing degrees at the University of British Columbia. Her nursing education roots originated in the United Kingdom where she received her Nursing and Midwifery SRN (State… more

Photograph of a group of unidentified individuals at a Diwali celebration held at the Vancouver City Hall in British Columbia (B.C.). Deepavali, also known as Diwali, is a major religious festival celebrated by Hindus, Jains, and Sikhs, and translates to "the Festival of Lights." The festival lasts five days: the first day is known as Dhanteras; followed by Choti Diwali; Lakshmi Puja… more

Photograph of a tent at a Diwali celebration held at the Vancouver City Hall in British Columbia (B.C.). Deepavali, also known as Diwali, is a major religious festival celebrated by Hindus, Jains, and Sikhs, and translates to "the Festival of Lights." The festival lasts five days: the first day is known as Dhanteras; followed by Choti Diwali; Lakshmi Puja, which is the main… more

Photograph of artwork at a Diwali celebration held at the Vancouver City Hall in British Columbia (B.C.). Deepavali, also known as Diwali, is a major religious festival celebrated by Hindus, Jains, and Sikhs, and translates to "the Festival of Lights." The festival lasts five days: the first day is known as Dhanteras; followed by Choti Diwali; Lakshmi Puja, which is the main… more