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Dominello invited select guests from the Indian Australian community to celebrate Diwali at the Parliament of New South Wales. The elegant function with about 200 guests in attendance was a delightful gesture by the NSW government for its Australian Indian citizens.

Acknowledging the Indian Australian community Premier O’Farrell, thanked them for their contributions to society and how richly they added to the multicultural diversity of NSW. Continuing on this theme Minister Dominello also congratulated the community for their efforts in keeping their traditions and culture alive in their new home of Australia. “I love the colour and pageantry of Diwali,” he added.

Well-known singer Kamahl entertained with his thoughtful rendition of Heart and Soul, and the Annakut display by the Swaminarayan devotees enthralled many.

The NSW Government also showed its respect towards the Festival of Lights by illuminating the exterior of the Parliament House at Diwali.