As Indonesian Indians, our Diwali celebration is not exactly the same as the way Indians in India celebrate Diwali.…
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Keep ReadingToday, I hosted a belated Diwali celebration and invited Jen, Pri and Aina for an Indian meal and Australian wine.…
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Keep ReadingI would love to keep the Diwali tradition of hanging out with my loved ones - parents, cousins and friends - it's so precious.…
Keep ReadingI am, just back from spending the Diwali weekend in Jakarta, and what am I doing? Complaining about Kue Bangkit while munching on it.…
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