Colourful dances and vibrant music filled the halls of Pusat Insani as the Indian Association of Belait (IAB) celebrated Deepavali Nite 2023 on November 11.
High Commissioner of India to Brunei Darussalam Alok Amitabh Dimri was the guest of honour alongside 800 attendees.
The high commissioner praised the IAB community for hosting the event, helping to foster friendship while celebrating Deepavali.
IAB President Salimo delivered the welcome speech while IAB Vice President Renjit Gopalakrishnan highlighted several activities hosted by IAB such as a blood donation campaign and donations.
IAB Secretary-General Sanjay Padua said the Indian community has waited for a Deepavali celebration since last year, and thanked His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu’izzaddin Waddaulah ibni Al-Marhum Sultan Haji Omar ‘Ali Saifuddien Sa’adul Khairi Waddien, Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam’s Government for approving the event. – Daniel Lim