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The South West Italian Club was packed to the brim on November 17 as 550 guests joined together to celebrate Diwali, the Indian festival of lights, with the South West Indian Group. The festivities began with the lighting of the Kuthuvilakku lamp, which signified light’s triumph over darkness.A fashion parade kick-started the entertainment portion of the night, which included Bollywood, traditional and Bhangra dance performances.
Camera IconThe South West Italian Club was packed to the brim on November 17 as 550 guests joined together to celebrate Diwali, the Indian festival of lights, with the South West Indian Group. The festivities began with the lighting of the Kuthuvilakku lamp, which signified light’s triumph over darkness.A fashion parade kick-started the entertainment portion of the night, which included Bollywood, traditional and Bhangra dance performances.

Diwali lights up club

Emily AceSouth Western Times
Performers from the Narthanalaya School of Indian Classical Dance Bunbury.
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Performers from the Narthanalaya School of Indian Classical Dance Bunbury. Picture: South Western Times/Bunbury Herald

Classical dancer Thameesha Rathakrishnan.
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Classical dancer Thameesha Rathakrishnan. Picture: South Western Times/Bunbury Herald

Sushila Mistry, Leela Baird, Taya Clipperton, and Keely Stevens, all 11, Rani Beivel, 9, and Tabitha Catalano, 9.
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Sushila Mistry, Leela Baird, Taya Clipperton, and Keely Stevens, all 11, Rani Beivel, 9, and Tabitha Catalano, 9. Picture: Emily Ace/South Western Times/Bunbury Herald

Committee member Balli Singh, chairperson Atual Garag and committee member Ajay Pal Singh, from the Federation of Indian Associations of WA.
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Committee member Balli Singh, chairperson Atual Garag and committee member Ajay Pal Singh, from the Federation of Indian Associations of WA. Picture: Emily Ace/South Western Times/Bunbury Herald

South West Indian Group volunteer Damini Patel and Saskia Kenward, of Bunbury.
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South West Indian Group volunteer Damini Patel and Saskia Kenward, of Bunbury. Picture: South Western Times/Bunbury Herald

Dr Leena Thayalan and Dr Ayesha Jared, from Bunbury Regional Hospital.
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Dr Leena Thayalan and Dr Ayesha Jared, from Bunbury Regional Hospital. Picture: South Western Times/Bunbury Herald

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