The High Commission of Sri Lanka in New Delhi, in collaboration with the Global Trade and Technology Council of India (GTTCI) and Lions Club Delhi Veg, hosted Diwali Dazzle Night 2026 on 26 October 2026, bringing together members of the diplomatic community, senior officials and business representatives for an evening celebrating the spirit of Diwali, cultural diversity and international friendship.
The celebration was inaugurated by the High Commissioner of Sri Lanka to India, Mahishini Colonne, through the traditional lighting of the ceremonial lamp, together with President of GTTCI, Gaurav Gupta, and other distinguished guests.
Traditional dance presentations, live musical performances, handicrafts and the flavours of Old Delhi provided a rich cultural backdrop to the evening. Among the highlights were a sitar recital by an Israeli diplomat, illustrating the power of music to transcend national boundaries and connect people through a shared appreciation of art and culture, and an exhibition of paintings by an Iranian artist and her students, adding a further international dimension to the occasion.
Diwali carries a message that resonates well beyond geographical and cultural boundaries: the triumph of light over darkness, hope over despair, and goodness over adversity. These universal values provided a fitting backdrop for an evening that brought together people from different nations, backgrounds and traditions.
For the High Commission of Sri Lanka, hosting this celebration was an opportunity to open its doors to friends from India and across the world, and to reaffirm the importance of cultural diplomacy and people-to-people engagement in building bridges between nations.
The occasion also reflected the longstanding friendship between Sri Lanka and India, and Sri Lanka's appreciation of the rich cultural traditions that form an integral part of the region's shared heritage.
The High Commission extends its appreciation to GTTCI, Lions Club Delhi Veg, and all partners and participants whose contributions made the evening a memorable celebration of the spirit of Diwali, cultural exchange and goodwill.
High Commission of Sri Lanka, New Delhi
02 November 2026