Deepavali spirit shines bright despite pandemic


Rajendera (left) is thankful that he will be able to spend time with his wife and four children this Deepavali. — LOW LAY PHON/The Star

DEEPAVALI celebrations in Malaysia typically include plenty of food and sweets, lights and most significantly, being together with loved ones.

This year, as with other major festivals that have passed, Deepavali celebrations are in for some tweaking as people are scaling down or cancelling gatherings due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

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