<p>A large number of Beijing-based diplomats and foreign media personnel took part in a colourful Diwali function held by the Indian Embassy here.</p>.<p>In a diplomatic outreach initiative, the embassy had invited heads of the mission of over 60 countries to participate in the event held at its premises on Friday night.</p>.<p>India's ambassador to China Vikram Misri spoke about the global outreach of Diwali, the festival of lights which heralds the triumph of good over evil and light over darkness.</p>.<p>The festival is celebrated in different parts of the world, especially in South and South-East Asian countries.</p>.<p>Besides a cultural programme in which Chinese and Indian artists took part, a fireworks display was the highlight of the evening, which was followed by a dinner with a wide variety of Indian delicacies.</p>
<p>A large number of Beijing-based diplomats and foreign media personnel took part in a colourful Diwali function held by the Indian Embassy here.</p>.<p>In a diplomatic outreach initiative, the embassy had invited heads of the mission of over 60 countries to participate in the event held at its premises on Friday night.</p>.<p>India's ambassador to China Vikram Misri spoke about the global outreach of Diwali, the festival of lights which heralds the triumph of good over evil and light over darkness.</p>.<p>The festival is celebrated in different parts of the world, especially in South and South-East Asian countries.</p>.<p>Besides a cultural programme in which Chinese and Indian artists took part, a fireworks display was the highlight of the evening, which was followed by a dinner with a wide variety of Indian delicacies.</p>