Our favorite part of traveling is that we get a chance to learn about other cultures, religions, and ways of life. That is why we were so excited to celebrate Divali in Trinidad. Divali is a Hindu Festival celebrated all over India. And seeing that Trinidad has the largest East Indian population outside of India, Deivali is celebrated here as well. So we set off to Chaguanas with our trusty tour guide, Jesse James, and a bus load of other cruisers to partake in this very special night. Divali is the Festival of Lights that takes place on the darkest night of Kaartik, which is the night of the new moon in October. It is akin to New Year's Eve in that you put your past behind you and start fresh. But instead of fireworks, people
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