DIWALI MUBARAK
Diwali Mubarak to all families who celebrate Diwali, the Festival of Lights.
Diwali is on the 20th /21st of October and celebrations last for five days. Diwali is one of the major festivals celebrated by Hindus, Jains and Sikhs living all over the world. It symbolizes the spiritual "victory of light over darkness, good over evil, and knowledge over ignorance".
The word Diwali means 'rows of lighted lamps'. Diwali is known as the 'festival of lights' because in India houses, shops and public places are decorated with small oil lamps called 'diyas'. In Australia those who celebrate Diwali decorate their homes with 'diyas' or candles.
As with all major celebrations' homes will be filled with the smells of delicious food to share with family and friends. Homes are spring cleaned, new clothes are worn and gifts are exchanged. At night children play with sparklers and there are firework displays.
| Diwali Celebrations at CSS | | | |
| Date | Activity | Location | Personnel |
Monday October 20 1st Break
| Rangoli Chalk Drawings | Outside McCahon Hall | Simar, Reena, Cathy, Jinder, Cultural Captains |
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Wednesday October 22 DIWALI DRESS UP DAY FOR STUDENTS AND STAFF 1st Break
| Whole School Dance to Indian Bhangra music - All students
- Students (& staff) can wear Indian clothes or bright colours
- Solo dance by Trisha (5A)
| McCahon Hall | Simar, Reena, Cathy, Jinder, Cultural Captains Any help (& dancing) from staff will be greatly appreciated! |
Thursday October 23 1st Break | Colouring diyas and Rangoli patterns | Library | Simar, Reena, Cathy, Jinder, Cultural Captains |
ALL Week
DIWALI MENU | Tuckshop Diwali Menu | Tramstop 26 | Rewa |