For every celebration, especially the local ones, Tee’s school goes out in a big way to teach the children theoretically and experientally, the meaning and significance of each festival. For Deepavali, the whole school was decked in Saris and Punjabi Suits and parents are welcomed to join in the fun. The school had coloured rice artwork and lamps/candles everywhere and all things Indian from floor to ceiling. It even SMELLED Indian, with sweet Jasmine trails.
The Hari Raya photos are not up yet because I didn’t bring my camera that day and only have handphone photos so I’ll check them out later to see if they’re worth posting *smile*
Kids surrounding a long table of goodies and activities at the school’s assembly hall. On the wall are pictures of people in all kinds of Indian outfits around the world.
Tee with an onlooking teacher, selecting some Deepavali goodies (specially designed packets by the school filled with Muruku, La Doo, and some other Indian cookies, not sure what they’re called) for herself. On the walls are artwork by the children.
Tee feeling and smelling fresh Jasmine flowers with some of her goodies on her right hand.
Tee designing her coloured rice artwork.
Colourful Indian bangles that were presented to the girls, including a jewelled putu/bindi, whatever you call it, that thing on your head!
Apart from Indian Deepavali cards (not shown), there were also real Indian costumes displayed and explained to the children. They now know what a Sari is and a Choli etc etc etc.
Some of the Indian goodies on the table. Oil lamp, candles, incense, jasmine flowers……the kids got to paint their hands with real Henna (of course, some got them all over their bodies, not just their hands!)
Tee with Jasmine flowers on her hair, colouring in the Book Room.
Then finally, doing an Indian dance on the floor. Real drama queen. It’s genetic.
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Tee looks very pretty in that costume and the school is great to hold this event. That’s really educational!
Such a great school… As usual, Tee’s gorgeous…
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So cute..!! wished i could exposed chloe to different cultures too. I know the brat is missing out alot.. just by being here.
You are NOT going to believe this so, I will just wait until tomorrow to show you some photos. I’ll chat with you on gmail tomorrow. 😉
Gosh! Kids nowadays have so much fun in school. I WANT to be a kid again!!!! Lucky little Tee 😉