Sri Lanka Embassy in China

Happy Deepavali! Just as one lamp lights another, a single good thought can bring light to another heart. Deepavali is a festival that belongs not to one country, one nation or one religion alone. It is a celebration of light that speaks to everyone, everywhere, who believes in the goodness of humanity. Today, the lamps lit in a temple in Jaffna, a home in Colombo, a room in Dubai, a house in London or a hall in Toronto are all connected by the same feeling. The lamps kindled by the hands of our brothers and sisters living far from their homeland, whose hard work and dedication continue to strengthen our nation, remind us how deeply they remain connected to this land and how much they still love their motherland. May every lamp you light today help dispel the darkness not only from your home, but also from the hearts of your neighbours, across your country and throughout the world. Wishing all Sri Lankans and people around the world a blessed Deepavali filled with light, peace and hope!