I just got a call from a high profile member of the South Asian community upset with how Diwali celebrations were handled at City Hall.
So, back on October 6th, City Council proclaimed Saturday, October 17th, 2009 as “Diwali: Festival of Lights Day” in the City of Vancouver and had Ms. Mita Naidu, Chair, Vancouver Celebrates Diwali, to the podium to receive the proclamation and say a few words (she gave a fantastic presentation).
A picture used on the City of Vancouver website that was not taken at the celebration that occurred at City Hall on October 6th.
The proclamation was immediately followed by a reception in the foyer outside Council Chamber.
Here is where the caller was quite upset.
