President Bharrat Jagdeo lighting the national diya

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President Bharrat Jagdeo (second from left) lighting the national diya yesterday at the Promenade Gardens. The Guyana Telephone and Telegraph Limited, the Indian Arrival Committee and the Indian Com-memoration Trust collaborated to present the inaugural Rashtra Jyoti (symbolic lighting) of the national diya. The lighting was preceded by a cultural programme. The Hindu Festival of Diwali will be celebrated tomorrow. (Jules Gibson photo)
President Bharrat Jagdeo (second from left) lighting the national diya yesterday at the Promenade Gardens. The Guyana Telephone and Telegraph Limited, the Indian Arrival Committee and the Indian Com-memoration Trust collaborated to present the inaugural Rashtra Jyoti (symbolic lighting) of the national diya. The lighting was preceded by a cultural programme. The Hindu Festival of Diwali will be celebrated tomorrow. (Jules Gibson photo)