Diwali Celebration and Vanuatu Families

Diwali, the Hindi celebration of light winning over darkness, stretches over several days.  It is notable for fireworks and Indian families inviting neighbors into their homes for treats. The treats are varied, but include some sweet cookie-like objects.  Bright colors are a feature.  There are some lights, usually white but also other colors.  The Vodafone micro-wave tower was brightly lit, it looked like a Christmas tree so was very welcome.  The fireworks were seen all around Suva, not from a central location but from individual homes and businesses.  They were most common on the last night of October, but were pretty obvious in the days leading up to and after the main night.  There were so many around us that it was a bit unsettling, I was glad they were for fun and not artillery.

A neighbor across the street has the senior
missionary couples over every year.

I was not able to get any good pictures, the fireworks were
surrounding the Temple, we watched for awhile from
the front steps of the Temple.

The Vodafone Tower looks like a ChristmasTree.

We had three couples from Vanuatu at the Temple this week.  Another culture to learn about, very fun to work with in the Temple housing and in the Temple.

The Leetham family, Louisa at 14 months was our favorite.

Posing with Willy George family.

The George family, Michael and Steven as tough guys.