Ipoh (Malaysia), Oct. 18 (ANI): Deepavali celebrations in the “Little India” area of the Malaysian city of Ipoh have been launched with cultural performances and dances.
The ten-day-long festivities began on Thursday night, reports The Star.
The launch was marked by a touch of politics as a nationwide call was made for lifting the ban on the HINDRAF movement.
DAP adviser Lim Kit Siang, who launched the celebrations, condemned the ban.
“Deepavali is supposed to be a time of great hope and jubilation, but this year, it will be a somber one,” he said in his speech.