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DIWALI - IIK

Celebration time Starry Night
Diwali, the festival of lights is a time to celebrate We usually celebrate Diwali at night,
and rejuvenate the spirit of joy and togetherness. Exploding firecrackers, oh so bright!
Decorating your home during this festive season On this festival we eat sweets
can create a warm and inviting atmosphere. Here And other tasty treats.
are some tips and suggestions to make your Diwali Diwali is a bright night
decoration truly shine. With lightened Diyas in every sight.
1.Embrace Traditional Elements On Diwali we are clean freaks
Incorporate traditional décor items such as diyas Because we are to be neat.
(oil lamps) and rangoli (colored powder designs) at Diwali is a time to remember
your residence. Diyas not only light up your space To be good forever.
but also symbolize the victory of light over Yup, Diwali is the festival of light,
darkness. Create a vibrant rangoli design using To lead us into the path right.
colorful powders or flowers to welcome guests and
bring good luck. Rachel - Class 2
2.Use Fairy Lights:
String lights or fairy lights add a magical touch to “The Lights and Colours of Diwali fill
your home. Drape them around windows,
balconies, and doorways. opt for warm white or the emptiness of our hearts.”
colorful lights to enhance the festive mood. As an NRI myself, I find celebrating Diwali in a
Consider using LED lights for energy efficiency. foreign country quite fascinating, but at the same
3.Decorate with flowers: time, like every other Indian, I do miss celebrating
Fresh flowers play a significant role in Diwali it in my motherland. Here, even though people are
celebrations. Use marigold, roses or jasmine to living abroad, they have never left their traditions
create floral arrangement. Hang flower garlands behind; you can see people praying and sometimes
around doorways or place them in vases even drawing rangoli at their doorsteps.The
throughout your home to add color and fragrance. blasting of dynamite can be heard all around
4.Incorporate colorful fabrics: Indian residences in Kuwait. The bursting of
Swap out your regular cushions and throws for crackers and lighting of fireworks turn the night
colorful fabrics that reflect the festive spirit. Choose sky into a radiant one, and houses are filled with
vibrant colors like red, gold or orange. Additionally joy and pleasure. The flavours of Indian sweets
consider using traditional textiles like silk for table melt our hearts. The beautiful colours of the
runners and curtains. crackers truly justify the ‘festival of lights.’
5.Create a puja corner: Moreover, the joy of children and the happiness of
If you have a designated puja (prayer) area, their parents add more beauty to this festival. This
enhance its beauty with decoration. Use a beautiful festival helps to connect with every other Indian in
cloth as a backdrop, arrange flowers and light Kuwait and showcase our culture.
candles or diya. This will create a serene Amidst all this happiness, there is still a longing to
atmosphere for prayer and reflection. take blessings from your grandparents and elders,
6.Add artistic touches: and to celebrate this festival with a massive crowd
Consider incorporating art pieces such as painting in a place where it is predominant. Celebrating the
or sculptures that reflect Indian culture and ‘festival of togetherness’ away from your family
heritage. These can serve as focal points in your and motherland is saddening. The lack of temples
décor. Handmade crafts, such as terracotta or bras and traditional places brings sorrow. However, this
items can also add character to your space. experience taught me two things: one is to always
7.Scent of your room: value the time spent with your family, and the
To create an inviting atmosphere, use incense other is that we can embrace our traditions and
sticks, essential oil diffusers, or scented candles. culture irrespective of the distance, through the
Fragrances like sandalwood, Jasmine and rose can connection of love. Even though we are not able to
enhance the festive vibe and create a calming celebrate this festival with the family we were born
environment. into, we can always celebrate Diwali here with the
family we have formed.
JOEL JEENRAJ - CLASS 11 M. SHIVANI

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