Vibrant Diwali Celebrations Light Up Dublin with Culture and Festivities | Bhubaneswar News
Bhubaneswar: Diwali celebrations in Dublin encompassed fun, frolic, food and fireworks over two days.
Organised by Vedic Hindu Cultural Centre, Ireland (VHCCI), the first day at National Basketball Arena in Dublin was devoted to classical, contemporary and folk dances such as Bhangra, Kathak, Bharatanatyam and Odissi besides other performances by local dance schools. Odissi and Sambalpuri dances were presented by Bagmi Jaysingh and her troupe.
Dishes like samosa chaat, gupchup, chhole bhature, kadhi rice, among others, were sold in different counters. There were also stalls selling saris and jewellery and decorations, apart from henna and face painting counters providing visitors with a chance to indulge in some shopping. In the evening, a fireworks show lit up the sky. DJ and dhol performances went on well into the night with the participants matching steps with the beats.
The event was attended by over 1,200 people, including Irish minister of state Emer Higgins, and local councillors Supriya Singh and Poonam Rane. Higgins said she was delighted to be part of the celebrations that showcased the thriving Indian community in Ireland.
On the second day of celebrations on VHCCI temple premises, volunteers led by Swapnali Shingrut made a 6ftx6ft rangoli and lit up the shrine with diyas and decorative lights, reminding many of celebrations in India. The evening started with the temple priest performing Laxmi Puja followed by Kali Puja and yagna. Prasad prepared in the temple kitchen was served to over 500 devotees.
VHCCI treasurer Sambit Misra said, “Diwali symbolises the victory of light over darkness, good over evil and knowledge over ignorance. Both events provided Dubliners a chance to participate in Indian tradition and culture with family and friends.”
Organised by Vedic Hindu Cultural Centre, Ireland (VHCCI), the first day at National Basketball Arena in Dublin was devoted to classical, contemporary and folk dances such as Bhangra, Kathak, Bharatanatyam and Odissi besides other performances by local dance schools. Odissi and Sambalpuri dances were presented by Bagmi Jaysingh and her troupe.
Dishes like samosa chaat, gupchup, chhole bhature, kadhi rice, among others, were sold in different counters. There were also stalls selling saris and jewellery and decorations, apart from henna and face painting counters providing visitors with a chance to indulge in some shopping. In the evening, a fireworks show lit up the sky. DJ and dhol performances went on well into the night with the participants matching steps with the beats.
The event was attended by over 1,200 people, including Irish minister of state Emer Higgins, and local councillors Supriya Singh and Poonam Rane. Higgins said she was delighted to be part of the celebrations that showcased the thriving Indian community in Ireland.
On the second day of celebrations on VHCCI temple premises, volunteers led by Swapnali Shingrut made a 6ftx6ft rangoli and lit up the shrine with diyas and decorative lights, reminding many of celebrations in India. The evening started with the temple priest performing Laxmi Puja followed by Kali Puja and yagna. Prasad prepared in the temple kitchen was served to over 500 devotees.
VHCCI treasurer Sambit Misra said, “Diwali symbolises the victory of light over darkness, good over evil and knowledge over ignorance. Both events provided Dubliners a chance to participate in Indian tradition and culture with family and friends.”
