DEEPAVALI LAMPS 2026 PROGRAMME ENLIVENS DEEPAVALI CELEBRATION

IPOH, 31 OCTOBER 2026 – The Deepavali Lamps 2026 Programme took place today at Lorong Seni @ Lorong Panglima, Ipoh, in conjunction with the Deepavali 2026 celebration.

Organised by the MBI Community and Social Services Department, the programme aimed to enliven the traditions and unique cultural heritage of the Indian community, besides fostering the spirit of harmony and unity in Ipoh city.

Also present at the programme were MBI Councillors Clr. Lawrence a/l R. Palanisamy and Clr. Sivam a/l Kalimuthu, Perak National Department for Culture and Arts (JKKN) Director Hisham Mat Husien and Community Services Director Romzi Zamri.

The programme was livened up with a variety of interesting activities, including cultural performances by JKKN Perak and MBI Gema Warisan Budaya Group, handicraft sales and a kolam drawing competition.

The organising of such programmes reflects MBI's commitment to preserving cultural heritage, strengthening unity and instilling mutual respect among the multiracial community.