The City of
Cape Town has availed the parking lot of the Athlone Stadium
for Hindu residents who wish to discharge fireworks this Diwali.
The city said the site would be available next week Sunday. The decision
was taken after Hindu residents expressed disappointment with the
municipality's move last week to forego designated sites for fireworks during
Diwali, Guy Fawkes and New Year's Eve. While many residents have praised the
city's move to further restrict fireworks, others have been disappointed.
Especially Hindu residents, who said discharging fireworks was part of
their culture while celebrating the five-day festival of lights, known as
Diwali.
Mayco member JP Smith said to respect the Hindu cultural tradition, a
site would be made available. Smith said groups were still able to apply for a
firework permit, however, it
would be too late for those celebrating Diwali next week.
By: Ellouise Muller
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