We're over the moon at the high interest in our Diwali: Festival of Light event. We are happy to announce we have added additional tickets to the event but please note, due to the fact that food orders have been finalised, any tickets purchased after 21st of October will not include food.
SPREAD SOME LOVE AND LIGHT THIS DIWALI
Tag along to The Oval Lawn, College Lane for an evening of celebration and lights. Get a beautifully designed henna piece whilst you enjoy the atmosphere and meet new friends. Additionally, have a go at making paper candles before enjoying a special light up surprise. With live music and performances on the night, dance and sing along as we mark the Festival of Light
What is Diwali?
Diwali, the festival of lights is indeed the most awaited and the most celebrated festivals of India. People in every nook and cranny of the country welcome the festival with enthusiastic gestures. This wonderful festival is the celebration of five days. On the third day of the celebratory occasion, the key rituals of the Diwali festival take place. Lighting of Diyas and candles all around the house, worshipping the Laxmi Ganesha to summon health and wealth and bursting crackers are the chief rituals of the festival.
In addition to that, the exchange of heartfelt gifts during Diwali these days have become a mandatory part of the celebration. Friends, families, and colleagues share with each other Diwali gifts as a gesture of showing love and affection. Also, special and grand feast with delicious food that mandatorily includes different varieties of sweets is the special attraction of the occasion.
What should I wear?
We highly encourage you to wear traditional dress to mark the occassion.
Please note:
Please be aware that this is an alcohol-free event and anyone seen consuming alcohol will be asked to leave by security.
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Not based on this campus? Not to worry. Did you know we have a shuttle bus that takes you between College Lane Campus and de Havilland Campus and it's completely free!