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Lyon, France, celebrates scaled-down Festival of Lights after Paris attacks
Lyon, France residents and tourists celebrated a scaled-down version of the Festival of Lights, an annual celebration for more than 150 years.
The municipality canceled the event in light of the Paris attacks in November. Those who attended the unofficial festival this year dedicated the event to the victims of the attacks.
The Festival of Lights in Lyon, France
The Festival of Lights (Fetes des Lumieres) features the work of artists and designers from all over the world. It runs this year from December 5-8.
Diwali 2013: Hindu Festival of Lights
Diwali, also known as Deepavali, is a five-day Hindu festival of lights that this year begins Nov. 3. The holiday is often associated with India but it is also observed in countries across Europe and Asia. It covers a lot of bases, including the end of the harvest season and the beginning of the new financial year for Indian businesses.