More than 600 people turned out to enjoy the Diwali celebrations held at the Wanganui Function Centre at the racecourse.
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Organisers on Saturday's event prepared decorations as well as a series of Indian vegetarian dishes that were free to all guests.
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The event was organised by Lotus Women's Group, whose president Geeta Singh said people came from as far as Wellington and New Plymouth to take part.