Photo blog: Deepavali lights up Brickfield’s Little India

Photo blog: Deepavali lights up Brickfield’s Little India

Little India in Brickfields sees a flurry of activities with last-minutes shoppers rushing to buy essential stuffs as the festival of lights draws nearer.

The photos below captured the Deepavali festive mood in Brickfield’s Little India on last Saturday 22nd October 2011.

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October 26, 2011

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Finding the right Deepavali decorative items can be quite a task.

 

A wide range of Deepavali decorative items to brighten up the home.

 

The browsing customers in a festival stall selling a mesmerizing range of punjabi suits.
Deepavali shoppers filled Brickfield’s Little India and the stretch of Jalan Tun Sambanthan which were packed with stalls selling all kinds of essential items for the festive season.

 

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They have found the right Deepavali clothing that fits them.

 

A couple looking for some bright ideas for Deepavali decorations.

 

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Deepavali is around the corner and it’s time to enjoy the tasty homemade and handmade cookies packed in plastic containers.

 

Stalls selling garlands of fresh flowers.

 

This decorative Happy Deepavali banner can be used to adorn the main entrance door.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Thomas Tan

Thomas Tan joined CJMY in 2011. At the second annual conference in Johor Bahru, he received the 'Best Article 2011' Award. To date, he has published over 1,000 articles on community events and various topics.