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NEWSFLASH: No Diwali show for South Coasters

The show has been cancelled due to logistical challenges.

October 17, 2019
Sugan Naidoo 1 minute read

The annual Diwali show, organised by the Port Shepstone Hindu Cultural Federation, will not take place this year.

The show, which is held  at the Marburg Sports Complex  a week before Diwali  each year, has been cancelled,  federation chairman Sathiender Singh confirmed with the Herald today.

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“We are aware that the Hindu community in our town will be disappointed that our annual Diwali float and show has been cancelled because of some logistical challenges. When the Hindu Cultural Federation is fully constituted by 2020, the organisation will resume its work. Notwithstanding the circumstances, we trust that all Hindus will enjoy their Diwali  in the true spirit of our religion, ” said Mr Singh.

The South Coast Diwali would have taken place at the Marburg Sports Complex this Saturday.

Diwali will be celebrated by Hindus around the world on Sunday, October 27.

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October 17, 2019
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Sugan Naidoo

Senior reporter Sugan Naidoo is a true son of the South Coast soil. He was to the newspaper industry born, his late father working at the South Coast Herald back in the days when black and white photographs were still being used. Sugan has been with Caxton for close to three decades, having started as a weekend photographer, straight out of school. He soon showed his skill in hard news reporting and has, over the years, added to his repertoire, with motoring now one of his important beats. He is always willing to go the extra mile, especially if it's to test drive a new vehicle. He supports the Proteas, Springboks and Manchester United.
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