Fuzz Ali's Indo-Fijian Diwali is beyond faith and borders

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My Diwali podcast series features writer and podcast host Fuzz Ali, as he explores the vibrant diversity of Fijian Diwali traditions. Photo courtesy: Pedro Greig

For Fuzz Ali, Diwali transcends mere celebration; it’s a cultural tapestry woven into the fabric of life in Fiji. Growing up in Suva, where the festival is a national holiday, Fuzz reflects on how these traditions shape his identity as an Indo-Fijian artist now living in Australia. With a festive backdrop of fireworks, colourful sarees, and community spirit, Fuzz shares his journey of embracing his dual heritage and advocating for South Asian visibility. Join us on My Diwali with hosts Dilpreet Kaur Taggar and Preeti Jabbal as we explore what Diwali means through Fuzz’s unique lens.


My family are Muslim but we [celebrated Diwali] as well. Everyone did it. It's a big national celebration, and the continuing messages of good over evil, of light over darkness, these sort of universal, very human issues, come to the fore through Diwali.
Writer and podcast host Fuzz Ali on embodying the diversity of Fijian Diwali
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