Dewali

Diwali 2024 Celebration

Arsal Educational Services organized a heartwarming and colorful Diwali celebration in 2024 that brought smiles, laughter, and joy to everyone involved. This special event was not just a festival—it was a reminder of our shared culture, traditions, and the importance of celebrating together, especially for students far from home. From the very beginning, the excitement in the air could be felt. The students were dressed in traditional attire, the staff welcomed everyone warmly, and the evening promised a blend of festivity, culture, and connection.

Welcoming Diwali with Lights & Warmth

The venue was decorated with colorful lights, marigold garlands, candles, and traditional designs that created a true Diwali atmosphere. Bright hanging lights lit up the space beautifully, giving a feeling of warmth and positivity. Rangoli designs at the entrance made by students added charm to the setup. A short opening lighting ceremony was held where members of the management and students officially inaugurated the evening by lighting a ceremonial lamp, marking the start of the joyous celebration.

Diya Lighting Ceremony

One of the most touching parts of the evening was the Diya Lighting Ceremony. Students, staff, and guests gathered to light small oil lamps (diyas), placing them carefully around the venue. These flickering diyas filled the area with a soft golden glow, symbolizing light over darkness and peace over stress. For many students, it was a deeply emotional and spiritual moment that made them feel closer to their roots and reminded them of Diwali celebrations back home with family. The entire space looked magical with hundreds of diyas glowing in harmony.

Cultural performances

As the night continued, the stage became alive with amazing cultural performances by the students.There were solo and group dances, songs, poetry recitations, and short skits that reflected Indian culture, values, and traditions. Students performed with energy and confidence, and the audience
cheered and clapped throughout. Each performance brought its own beauty and message, and the joy of being part of such an event could be seen on every face in the audience. It was a proud moment for our team to see our students showcase their talents so gracefully.

Diwali dinner

The celebration also included a delicious Diwali dinner featuring a variety of Indian dishes that brought back the flavors of home. Guests enjoyed fresh samosas, paneer tikka, biryani, gulab jamun, jalebi, and more. The food corner became a favorite spot where students sat together, shared meals, and laughed over memories and stories. Many students shared that it was the first time they felt truly festive since coming abroad — and it meant a lot to celebrate with such warmth and flavor.

Ending with Gratitude and Joy

The event closed with a warm thank you speech from the organizers. They expressed their happiness in
seeing students enjoy the evening and promised more such events in the future. It was a night full of
meaningful celebration, strong cultural pride, and pure happiness. As students walked out with lit-up
hearts and memories in their phones, it was clear that Diwali 2024 had left a beautiful mark on their
journey abroad.