By Aida Aziz
IPOH: The Deepavali 2026 Pelita Deepavali programme brought a festive atmosphere to Lorong Seni @ Lorong Panglima here on Saturday, featuring a variety of cultural activities to celebrate the Festival of Lights.
Organised by the Ipoh City Council’s (MBI) Community and Social Services Department, the programme aimed to celebrate the traditions and cultural uniqueness of the Indian community while promoting harmony and unity in the city.
Among the highlights were cultural performances by the Perak branch of the National Department for Culture and Arts (JKKN) and the MBI Gema Warisan Budaya group, handicraft sales and a kolam drawing competition.
The programme reflected MBI’s commitment to preserving cultural heritage, strengthening unity and fostering mutual respect among Ipoh’s multiracial communities.
Also present were councillors Lawrence Palanisamy and Sivam Kalimuthu, Perak JKKN director Hisham Mat Husien and Community Services Department director Romzi Zamri.
