Once again, the Guyana Agricultural and General Workers Union (GAWU) joins with all Guyanese and especially our Hindu community, to celebrate Diwali, widely regarded at the Festival of Lights. This is an appropriate occasion to urge that the light of peace, tolerance, understanding and compromise in today’s conditions, lighten our being like the thousands of Diwali diyas which will light up the darkness of the night.
The Diwali celebration is one that today transcends one community and is supported nationally. The symbol of the lighted diyas is not only lovely to behold in the evening, but it impacts the message of the value of spiritual enlightenment in our collective efforts to bring about conditions for our peace of mind and a satisfying life.
With such sentiments in mind, GAWU is encouraged by the usually wide interest shown in the expectedly dazzling celebrations that are historically associated with Diwali.
GAWU is aware of the current differences surrounding the actual dates for this year’s Diwali celebration, but do earnestly hope that this would not detract from full participation in the festivity, nor will it serve in any way to obscure its enduring significance.
We wish all the practitioners of the Hindu faith, and indeed all Guyanese a happy and enjoyable Diwali, the Festival of Lights.
Let the lights, at this time, light up our pathway to harmony, economic well-being and our general upliftment.
Happy Diwali!
