Diwali Celebration with Traditional Food
16th, Thursday – Traditional Food Day
17th, Friday – Diwali celebration
Diwali Celebration and Traditional Food Day in School
Diwali is one of the most joyful and colorful festivals celebrated across India, and when this festival is celebrated in school, the excitement becomes even more special. This year, our school organized a vibrant Diwali Celebration and Traditional Food Day, bringing students and teachers together to experience the spirit of the festival in a meaningful and memorable way.
✨ A Bright Start to the Celebration
The celebration began with lighting diyas and decorating the school entrance with beautiful rangolis made by students. The corridor glowed with colorful lanterns, paper décor, and handmade crafts. Teachers spoke about the importance of Diwali—how it symbolizes the victory of light over darkness and good over evil.
Students came dressed in traditional attire, adding color and elegance to the entire event. From lehengas, kurtas and dhotis, the school looked like a miniature cultural festival.
🍲 Traditional Food Day:
A Taste of India
One of the most exciting parts of the event was the Traditional Food Day, where students brought homemade dishes from their homes and shared them with classmates.
From laddu, chakli, and barfi to idli, puri, chole, biryani, and many more mouth-watering dishes, the food stalls turned into a mini food festival. The idea behind this activity was to encourage students to learn about India’s diverse food culture and appreciate the flavours from different states. It also helped build sharing, bonding, and cultural pride among students.
Beyond the fun and festivities, the event helped students understand the deeper meaning of Diwali—spreading kindness, helping others, and being grateful. Teachers conducted short activities on eco-friendly Diwali, discussing the importance of using natural colors, clay diyas, and minimizing crackers to protect the environment.
The Diwali Celebration and Traditional Food Day ended with smiles, full hearts, and unforgettable memories. The event beautifully combined culture, learning, teamwork, and joy. It reminded everyone that festivals become more meaningful when celebrated together. As students returned home with sweet boxes and glowing diyas in their hands, the school echoed with the true spirit of Diwali—light, love, unity, and happiness.