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Fun Diwali celebrations
We celebrated the festival of lights Diwali, which is the most well-known Hindu festival celebrated in India and all around the world. Diwali celebrates the victory of good over evil thus why houses are decorated with oil lamps.
It was rewarding to see our lovely whanau/parents, tamariki/children, and Kaiako/teachers all dressed in bright glittery, and traditional outfits. The celebrations started with the children’s dance performance. Our lovely parents showed their talent and active participation through their choreographed couple's dance performance.
Followed, by a free dancing performance in which all the parents, teachers, and children danced together. The children made and painted their unique clay diyas showing their talents and creativity. The children were very proud to show their parents what they have made feeling a sense of pride.
There were beautiful decorations and rangoli patterns on the entrance to welcome everyone. We served delicious Indian food and sweets to everyone. Through cultural celebrations, it is a great opportunity to build strong relationships with whanau and help enhance children’s culture and identity.
It also makes children feel a sense of belonging when their language and culture are recognized and nourished. This is the time when children from other cultural backgrounds learn and experience different cultures and celebrations. In our centre we promote multiculturism by celebrating every child’s cultural identity and language.