Hundreds of people turned out for the Navtarang and Radio Sargam Diwali Dhamaka Show at Rups Mega Complex in Nakasi, as the popular annual event created its magic once again and ended on a high note with entertainment, dance performances, laughter and exciting prizes.
People travelled from different parts of the country to be part of the celebrations, meet their favourite radio personalities and enjoy a day filled with festive excitement.
Content Director Satya Nand says the show was a fantastic success, with people turning up in large numbers and many walking away with prizes and gifts.
Nand says the excitement surrounding the event was evident, with the Diwali spirit bringing people together through entertainment and celebrations.
He says those who missed out can still take part in competitions on air, while wishing everyone a happy Diwali on behalf of the Communications Fiji Limited team and Navtarang staff.
For Namrata Dutt of Naulu, Nakasi, who attends the show every year, the highlight was the dance performances.
Dutt says she made sure she finished all her household chores early so she would not miss the opening of the show.
She says she loves all the personalities of Radio Sargam and Navtarang.
Meanwhile, Ashwin Chand and his wife Asenaca Naiyo, travelled all the way from Namaka, Nadi, with their three-month-old son, Jashwin Chand to enjoy the event.
Chand says he and his wife listen to Radio Sargam every morning and were excited to be part of the celebrations.
He is also encouraging people to make use of opportunities like these to come together and celebrate festive occasions.
For 71-year-old Vimla Wati of Vunimono, Nausori, attending the show is a hobby, and she especially looks forward to seeing the 5 to 6 Masala Mix team perform.
Wati says it is always special to see the radio personalities she listens to every day performing live.
Prema Singh of Sasawira Farm Road, 10 Miles, who attended with her daughter, says she enjoyed the dance performances and the jokes shared by Jai Prasad and Satya Nand.
Ziana Shabreen of Nasinu also expressed her delight, saying she looks forward to the Navtarang and Radio Sargam Diwali Dhamaka Show every year.
