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My First Diwali Away | E08 | THE DISTANCE CAD/INR Show
The family call is warm. The room afterwards is quiet.
For her first Diwali in Canada, an international student in Brampton sets aside forty dollars for lights, small lamps, and sweets. But when the call home ends, there is still a whole day ahead of her.
Episode eight of The Distance explores homesickness, family traditions, and the unexpected emotions of celebrating a festival abroad. What does the day become when nobody is coming over?
An English audio drama inspired by international student experiences, with dramatized characters and events.
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