The Festival of Lights is celebrated with a lot of excitement by many in the South Asian community. The light of prosperity is welcomed by cleaning the home, decorating with rangoli (floor décor), torans (door garlands), khandeels (lanterns), string lights, and most importantly, the diya (earth lamp) which is the central symbol of Diwali. This year the welcoming of [...]
Diwali, the festival of lights not only marks the beginning of a New Year for the South-east Asians but is also symbolic of fond childhood memories, awaited re-unions, temptation of sweets and the victory of light over darkness. It’s one of the most important festivals celebrated in India and other parts of the world where [...]
Hello Brand Marketers! DEEWA 2016, a Maple Diversity Foundation event, now in its second year, takes place during the Diwali weekend of (Oct 29/30), which is the biggest celebration for South Asians. This is a very well received event which has seen a footfall of approx. 15000 patrons last year. It takes place at a popular venue in [...]
Greetings!!! The South Asian & Chinese festivals of DIWALI & CHINESE NEWYEAR, are the largest ethnic celebrations in Canada, that offer brands a fantastic opportunity, to establish a brand connect that resonates positively, provided it is done correctly keeping in mind the sensitivities and cultural nuances that exist. It is now a known fact, [...]
The festive season is here. Various brands plan for and achieve an uplift of sales for their products around Diwali, Christmas, and Chinese New Year. Like Christmas, many ethnic festivals are major buying time for various cultural groups in Canada. Before planning a festival based campaign, a brand must consider these facts: 1) Products that [...]
