AFC calls on citizens to strengthen family ties this Diwali

The Alliance for Change (AFC) is urging the public to use the occasion of Diwali to strengthen family ties and social relationships.

According to a press release the party said it recognises that Diwali has become more than a religious festival and is an important national holiday for all Guyanese. “In enjoying the aesthetic aspect of the festival it is important to remember that Diwali is a celebration of life itself and that the lights and diyas represent hope for all humankind regardless of faith and ethnicity.”