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DIWALI MELA 2002, October 26th

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Lighting the Way: Guest artiste at this year's Diwali Mela (sponsored by the Federation of Hindu Temples of Canada), Aditi Sahani, being ushered in to the auditorium at the CNE Coliseum by a troupe of young beauties with lighted diyas.
   
Some of those who made it possible: (second from left) Nirvan Balkissoon - Coordinator of 2002's Diwali Mela, Sarah Balkissoon - Marketing Coordinator, and Western Union Representative Milind Shirke.
   
Performers: (from back left) Aimee Balkissoon, Vishma Harrypaul, Kellie Balkissoon, Sabrina Ramcharran, Vinita Harrypaul, (bottom) Vandana Harrypaul, Ryan Balkissoon and Pooja Maharaj.
   
More of those who attended: (second from left) Councillor Bas Balkissoon, Nirvan Balkissoon, Sarah Balkissoon and  Western Union Representative Milind Shirke.