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So the way yesterday's holiday was celebrated was quite surprising to me. There is a little park right in front of my house and every night there are always kids playing in it. Last night I got home and there were even more kids than usual playing and they had what looked like a scarecrow built. About an hour later I heard all these big booms and looked out to see them lighting firecrackers and then lighting the scarecrow thingy on fire!
I was so surprised, especially since the crackers were super loud and there was this big fire. I got some pictures of the fire and am hoping to upload more pictures soon, I promise.
Apparently the scarecrow thingy was actually Ram who they burn in effigy.
It was kind of like Guy Fawkes day with a side of the 4th of July. But it was over really quickly. Once the fire was done and after about 10 minute of firecrackers everyone went home.
Apparently for Diwali everyone is lighting off firecrackers...good thing I know now because they are seriously SO LOUD!
Have a good weekend.