Diwali 'Festival of Lights' at Sancta

Sancta Sophia College

The Diwali Committee are bringing India’s largest celebration to Sancta on Saturday 14 November.

SANCTA RESIDENT EVENT - EXTERNAL GUESTS NOT PERMITTEDDiwali is a five-day Hindu festival that celebrates the victory of light over darkness, good over evil, and knowledge over ignorance using lights, colour, music, food and more. Diwali is a much-anticipated celebration enjoyed by Indians of all faiths. Sancta residents are invited to join in rangoli-making and Diya-painting with tea, samosas and pakoras at midday, followed by a Pooja (worshipping ceremony) and Bollywood-style Quad Party in the evening. The party will feature a dance performance from the Diwali Committee as well as delicious food and drinks.This inaugural Diwali at Sancta celebration is not to be missed!RSVPs are essential for the Quad Party and numbers are limited for rangoli-making.Want to know more about Diwali? Talk to one of the Diwali Committee members. They can also point you in the right direction if you need an outfit!Abhishek, Isha, Manjot, Nabeel, Rachel, Sneha, Vanshika.Date: Saturday 14 November 2020Diwali dress code: Traditional Indian Dress or Colourful Festive AttireSchedule:<h2>11:00 AM - 2:00 PM: Rangoli-making session</h2>Main Building entrance stepsLearn how to create Rangoli - an ancient and colourful artwork made from various materials such as rice and wheat. You can also paint your own Diya – an oil lamp made from clay. All Rangoli and Diya designs will be assessed by the Diwali Committee and a winner will be announced in the evening.<h2>5:00 PM - 6:00 PM: Rangoli exhibition</h2>Winning artworks, as selected by the Diwali Committee, will be announced.<h2>6:00 PM - 10:00 PM: Pooja and Diwali Quad Party RSVP HERE VIA EVENTBRITE</h2>The celebration will begin with a pooja (worship ceremony) and will be followed by an Indian banquet, a dance performance and drinks and dancing with Bollywood tunes.

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