PRESIDENT Donald Ramotar and First Lady Deolatchmee Ramotar, on Sunday evening hosted their annual ‘Diwali Light-up’ at their sprawling State House residence on Main Street, Georgetown.

During brief remarks at the event, which saw several members of the Cabinet and Diplomatic Corps in attendance, President Ramotar stated that Diwali has become a festival for all, regardless of religious backgrounds.
The Guyanese Head of State said the festival is a very significant one, with many universal messages  such as victory of good over evil, light over darkness and knowledge over ignorance.
He said that while it is true that  people would have brought with them different cultural practices, “when one comes and lives in a multi-ethnic society, it becomes all of our culture.”
He alluded to the fact that this beautiful festival has become part of Guyana’s  history and  society, and is one whose lessons can help  persons to overcome difficulties with effort and hard work.