Firecrackers, Sweets, and Parai drums: Celebrating Deepavali the Australian way

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The Kannada, Tamil, Malayalam, and Telugu-speaking communities of South Indian heritage in Australia share their beliefs about Deepavali and the unique ways they celebrate the festival. Participants: Smitha Balu, Suresh Hebbal Shivashankarappa, Pramila Shanmuga Ganesan and Laxmi Jyothsna. Produced by Janani Karthick & RaySel.


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