Visit India to see how we celebrate Christmas, a woman who calls Australia’s Diwali celebrations a “threat” to Western culture said in response to criticism

People from many cultural origins coexist and celebrate together in Australia, which is renowned for its cultural variety. But a recent instance in which a local citizen criticized Diwali festivities in her neighborhood caused controversy. She complained that the decorations were for Diwali, not Christmas, and claimed that “the West must preserve its culture before losing it” while posting a video of houses in Nirimba Fields all up in bright lights.

Many people reacted negatively to her statement, labeling it disrespectful and impolite. The Indian community was defended by social media users, who pointed out that Australia’s strength is its tolerance of individuals from different origins who share a common celebration.

Sydney’s Diwali celebrations cause controversy

The lady posted, “Sydney, Australia,” on X (formerly Twitter). These homes don’t have Christmas lights. For Diwali, they are giddy. Nearly everyone in this Nirimba Fields neighborhood is Indian. This is a critical time for the West; we must protect our culture before it disappears.

Social Media Users’ Reactions

One user responded to the message by asking, “Do you think that no nation should permit migration, interaction between individuals, trade links, or a closed-door policy? Do you believe it is feasible in the twenty-first century?

That is the finest illustration of hardworking individuals embracing Australia as their home and preserving their culture while embracing the Australian way of life, according to another. They support the local economy and live in peace and legality. It’s important to keep in mind that Indians commemorate every holiday.

“So you are saying that Christmas shouldn’t be celebrated in India?” someone questioned. “I don’t care what India chooses to do in its own country,” the lady said in response.

Due to the fact that Indians celebrate Diwali, Australia is not losing its culture. In fact, it is because of them that Australia is expanding. The employment and educational rates of Indian-Australians are among the highest in the nation. Perhaps the uneasiness has nothing to do with culture if a few Diwali lights make you afraid of Western culture. Once, India’s riches and wisdom were taken by the British. Indians return now as engineers, physicians, and inventors who create rather than conquer. That isn’t retaliation. Evolution is that. Migration was the foundation of Australia. Joining others doesn’t mean that culture is gone. Only when hubris takes the place of acceptance does it die,” one response said.

To be fair, the majority of Indians who have immigrated work hard, pay their taxes, and abide by the law, according to another. They consistently rank higher on the lists of ethnic groups with the greatest incomes and levels of education. They occupy top managerial roles that are out of proportion to their size. If they adorned their own houses for an ethnic holiday, what would be wrong with that? How precisely are you being threatened by a serene festival of lights where virtue triumphs over evil?

Another said, “Every Indian home has a Christmas tree, and the Indian community celebrates Christmas with the same fervor as Diwali.” We support and enhance your culture. Unfortunately, you’re going after the wrong crowd. India has far nicer Christmas street decorations than Sydney, so go there to see them.

She was upset that some Australians wanted Diwali to be recognized as a public holiday in a follow-up post. She said that just because individuals from other nations celebrate various holidays doesn’t mean that Australia should change its customs or laws.