Diwali in Delhi

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Emily had been working in India for months, but it wasn’t until Diwali that she truly felt connected to the culture. Invited by her colleague Priya, Emily joined her family for the festival of lights. The preparations were an adventure in themselves: decorating the house with oil lamps, making sweets, and shopping for vibrant sarees. On Diwali night, the entire neighborhood lit up with fireworks and laughter. Emily marveled at the beauty of the celebration, which symbolized the triumph of light over darkness. She felt a deep sense of gratitude for the warmth and generosity of Priya’s family, which made her far from home feel like she belonged.

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