India, Oct. 20 -- Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Philipp Ackermann, German Ambassador to India For me, Diwali truly means the celebration of light. Everything in the city is lit up and decorated for the festival. I love the spirit it brings with it. Every year, our local colleagues organise Diwali celebrations at the Embassy, it's a very special occasion for our German staff. We join the celebrations with our friends and family and have a lovely time together. Also, there is something very special about the Diwali evenings in the homes of my Indian friends. My favourite Diwali snack is probably kheer - and of course, the best version is home-made. I cannot name one particular song, but I really like the sound of Bhajans sung during aartis. Lindy Cameron, British High Commissioner to India "This will be my second Diwali in Delhi. I have loved everything about it - the rangolis, the diyas, the lovely outfits - but the warmth is probably the aspect I love most. This has been particularly special to me because so many people have opened their homes and welcomed my family into theirs. And it's been such an amazing window into the UK-India living bridge, the deep connections between our people. "We also have a grand Diwali mela with my team in Delhi, which is my favourite way to celebrate. This year's Diwali for us is extra special, as there's so much to celebrate in the UK-India partnership. I'd like to wish everyone who's celebrating, an extremely happy Diwali. May the year ahead be bright and full of joy for you and yours." Thierry Mathou, French ambassador to India It is a time of hope, renewal and togetherness. The spirit of Diwali transcends faith and geography, and, for me, inspires peace, understanding and harmony across cultures. So many melas featuring India's rich heritage of handicrafts spring up ahead of Diwali. The festive ambience, the little joys of picking up gifts, choosing decorative items for our residence, sampling both sweet and savoury delicacies from the food stalls - my wife and I look forward to all this....