一年一度的排燈節又要來了,所有的印度人都非常重視這個齋月,提醒廣大的外貿和貨代企業,提前和客戶溝通好,避免到時候找不到人。
排燈節(Diwali Festival),在印度是非常重要的全國性節日,慶祝“以光明驅走黑暗,以善良戰勝邪惡”。今年的排燈節慶祝從11月5日開始,11月9日結束,為期5天,11月7日是正日子。
這個節日對於印度教徒的意義,相當於聖誕節對於基督教徒的意義、農曆新年對中國人的意義。由於它的重要地位和隆重慶祝儀式,很多對印度稍有了解的“外人”甚至將其誤認為是印度新年。
排燈節涉及的國家
全世界很多國家如印度、斐濟、新加坡、馬來西亞、尼泊爾,以及有大量印度人聚居的地方如加拿大、美國、英國、南非以及紐西蘭都會慶祝排燈節。
一般慶祝日程是這樣的:
第一天(11月5日,2019)
紀念財富之神,在印度某些地方則是紀念死神。人們為了迎接神祇入門,會大掃除,並上街添購新餐具、裝飾品。相傳財富之神最愛乾淨,如果房子太髒,她連看都不會看,財運也就飛了。
第二天(11月6日,2019)
天神打敗惡魔,將天下眾生從恐懼憂慮中解放出來,所以這一天開始燃放大量的煙花爆竹以示驅走邪惡。
第三天(11月7日,2019)
排燈節的正日子,也是慶祝活動最隆重的一天。人們恭迎天神,女士們會穿上印度傳統裙裝sari,男士們則穿上kurthas。百姓穿上新衣、商人換新帳本,象徵新生活的開始。還有一項重要儀式是祈求財富之神的護佑,雖然排燈節期間印度的公司都放假了,但這一天股市會有一小時的特別交易,以作為呈獻給財富之神的禮物。
第四天(11月8日,2019)
光明統治的第一天,全家聚在一起共享天倫。
第五天(11月9日,2019)
節日的最後一天,屬於姐妹的日子,兄弟們會帶著禮物到姐妹家中拜訪。
所以最近聯絡不上你的印度客人很正常,他們過節去了!
建議有出貨到印度或客戶是印度教徒的貨主、貨代要注意提前安排好出貨計劃,避免貨到目的港沒人提貨所產生的費用。最好儘量計算好航程因素,能使貨物在排燈節開始之前抵達目的港,會比較方便收貨人及時清關提貨。
可以發給客戶的簡訊祝福如下:
May the occassion bring great happiness, good health, fortune and prosperity for you and all in your family. Wish you a Happy Diwali!
May all your dreams come true, And Lakshmi be with your family, May the season usher in only joy for you,Here I wish you a Shubh Deepavali!
May the beauty of Deepavali fill your home with happiness, and may the coming year provide you with everything that brings you joy!
May the light of the diyas guide you on the way to happiness and success. Happy Diwali to you and your family!
May this Diwali not only your house light up but also your spirit, dreams, and hope. May Lord bless you with health and happiness and all your ventures fulfilled. Wishing you and family a very Happy Diwali!
May you all attain full inner illumination! May the supreme light of lights enlighten your understanding! May you all attain the inexhaustible spiritual wealth of the Self! May you all prosper gloriously on the material as well as spiritual planes!
May the warmth and splendor, that are a part of this auspicious occasion, fill your life with happiness and bright cheer, and bring to you joy and prosperity, for the whole year.
Hoping this Diwali turns out to be an extra special one for you and your dear ones and may success be always with you.
Wishing you and your family a bombastic Diwali!!! Have loads of fun and loads of masti!! Happy Diwali!!
On this festival of light, I pray that your happiness is multiplied and your sorrows divided. May this auspicious festival bring you and your family health, wealth and success. Happy Diwali.
A festival full of sweet childhood memories,
A sky full of lights,
Mouth full of sweets,
And heart full of joy.
Wishing You All A Very Happy Diwali!
Peace
Prosperity
Joy
Good Health
Long Life
These are my wishes for you this Diwali.
Happy Diwali!