Anika, Mia's friend, brought her whole family to school last week to share how they celebrated Diwali. Many of us wore our Indian party wear....it was sooo festive. The kids painted their diyas, ran and danced to the fun Indian music. It was a fun celebration....we are so very thankful Anika and her family shared something so special with us.
patiently waiting to apply glitter
Krista, a very shy teaching guide...and fabulous friend
what Lily did most of the celebration
Anika's loving Nani...embracing my Mia
that radiant woman looking at the camera is Anjalika..Anika's mama...and a lovely friendShe's beaming because her whole family was there...from California and Bombay!
baby Arjun, in Terra Luz style...donning glitter and a bit of metallic paint on his hand
Anjalika wrote all the children's names in Hindi
Mia dancing with wild abandon
they ran out of bindis, so Kellyann gave the kids dino stickers to wear
from left: Andrea, Mala, me, Priya (photo taken by Anja)Mala and Priya are Anjalika's sisters...she calls us her Western sisters
Anika
8 comments:
Beautiful photos! I can feel the spirit of the celebration. :)
I have only paid attention and heard about Diwali this year. I love the information and absolutely wonderful pictures in your post!!! How great to be a part of that...at her school, and in life!
these are just wonderful photos. It looks like there was much to celebrate.
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The images - amazing. The learning experience - appreciated. Great post!
What a wonderful photo story! I love it and now I know what Diwali is. Beautiful.
So totally lovely! Your images are beyond exquisute. Just...wow! I know nothing about Diwali, so thank you for the education. You have such an awesome community there.
That looks like so much fun! We have gone to a Naming Ceremony for an Indian friend before. It is so interesting to partake in a different culture and learn about them. We were actually invited to an Indian wedding, too. It was a bit too far away, though. India is kinda hard to make...the though was nice, though. ;)
thanking you, comadre, for joining us in the festivities.
your pictures are radiant.
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