NATIONAL Council for Indian Culture (NCIC) president Surujdeo Mangaroo said he was pleased with the amount of people who turned out to the final night of the Divali Nagar, despite bad weather that led to a short period of flooding.

Speaking to Newsday by telephone on October 20, he said he was surprised to see the number of people who turned out.

“The Nagar was a huge success. I’m very happy and encouraged by the amount of young people, young children and families there, especially familys coming together. I felt pleased that we are doing something right, despite the weather challenges, everyone found their way to Divali Nagar yesterday.