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Australia's Diwali: A celebration of cultural identity

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Diwali is the biggest festival in India and many South Asian countries, marking the victory of good over evil and the triumph of light over darkness. It is celebrated by more than a billion people around the world, including diaspora communities in Australia. This story was produced in collaboration with SBS Punjabi.
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