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EDMONTON – “Diwali is one of the most ancient festivals in Indian culture and symbolizes the triumph of light over darkness,” said Hon. Nathan Cooper, Speaker of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta. “We can all use a little light in our lives and events such as this focus on bringing people together.”

On Wednesday, October 30, 2024, at 11:45 a.m. Speaker Cooper will host a Diwali celebration in the Legislature Building rotunda.

Following Speaker Cooper’s opening remarks, official remarks will also be delivered by Her Honour, the Honourable Salma Lakhani, Lieutenant Governor of Alberta, MLA Rajan Sawhney on behalf of the Premier and Government of Alberta and MLA Rakhi Pancholi on behalf of His Majesty’s Loyal Opposition.

Following the formal program, light refreshments will be distributed in the Lower Rotunda.

The public is welcome to attend in person. The ceremony will also be live streamed on assembly.ab.ca and on the Legislative Assembly’s Facebook, X and YouTube channels.

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Megan Dennett
Communications Digital Media Consultant
Legislative Assembly Office
587.545.4876
megan.dennett@assembly.ab.ca