PM: People live together in TT

The Prime Minister also said, “In this country, we are fortunate to fellowship together and while we may not be perfect, we do very well in living and prospering together.” Rowley said national festivals such as Divali, which the country will celebrate on Saturday, show the strength and veracity of the the words of the country’s National Anthem, “Every creed and race...

find an equal place.” National Council of Indian Culture 2nd Vice President Shri Deoroop Teemal focused on the deeper meaning of th well-known Hindu mantra, Om Asatoma, which is frequently chanted at Divali celebrations.

He said the mantra encourages a movement from a focus on the external to greater attention on our inner, spiritual nature.

Opening blessings were read by Dharmacharya Pundit Uttam Maharaj. Dancer Alana Rajah, Kaveesh Maharaj and his band entertained guests during lunch.

The afternoon’s celebrations closed with a dramatic performance of an excerpt from the Ramayana by members of the National Ramleela Council and a musical performance of the Champion Riddim Tassa Group.