PRESIDENT Donald Ramotar has described the lessons and message of the Hindu festival of Diwali, as ones that can be applied the world over. 

Delivering the feature address at the Uitvlugt Diwali Motorcade at the village’s Community Centre Ground Saturday evening, the President said that the story of light over darkness, or good over evil is one that can be equated with what is happening

locally.
By that he meant that in spite of the political opposition’s every effort to thwart the government at every turn, Guyana has been able to achieve eight consecutive years of economic growth, and to make major investments in the areas of education and agriculture.
On that score, he took the opportunity to express his gratitude to the people of Uitvlugt for their unstinting support of the government, and urged that they continue doing so, to ensure that Guyana’s progress is never held back again, and the developmental thrust could continue.
As Guyana and other countries with Hindu communities celebrate the Festival of Lights, motorcades have become a part of the traditional celebrations. Several such events which see mandirs and businesses constructing vehicular floats depicting various scenes from Hindu mythology, and competing in various categories will be held across Guyana. (GINA)