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Governor Armstrong hosts first-ever Diwali celebration at Governor's Residence

Updated Oct 30, 5:38 PM CT. Every fact below links to the source that reported it.

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Governor Kelly Armstrong hosted the first Diwali celebration ever held at North Dakota's Governor's Residence, held on Thursday as an early observance before the actual holiday on November 8. [KX News] [Bismarck Source]
The event invited the Consulate General of India in Seattle and members of the North Dakota Indian community. [KX News] [Bismarck Source]
The celebration coincided with the unveiling of a Mahatma Gandhi statue at Peace Park in Bismarck. [KX News] [Bismarck Source]
Diwali celebrates the triumph of life over darkness and knowledge over ignorance, with officials describing its spirit as similar to a combination of Christmas and Thanksgiving. [KX News] [Bismarck Source]
The Diwali celebration date varies between October and November each year because it follows the Hindu lunisolar calendar. [KX News]
Guests at the celebration enjoyed food, dancing, and gift-giving. [KX News]

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KX News: Emphasizes Governor Armstrong's personal perspective on cultural inclusion, noting that immigrants can maintain their heritage while becoming North Dakotans, and frames the celebration as a learning opportunity for the state. Read it → · Ads
Bismarck Source: Frames the event as a historic milestone for cultural inclusivity at the state level and highlights its role in diplomatic engagement with India's Consulate General and community building in Bismarck. Read it →

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