First of all, Happy Halloween! But that's not my point, but to tell you about another holiday that's being celebrated here as we speak, Diwali.
We've been invited to celebrate in Mr. Jollys house on Sunday when the festival is held. Other than that, we've been planning to visit Golden Temple again because they cover it with lights for this festival. I'm mildly excited and nervous!
Other than that, there's been lot more traffic lately, probably for the holiday season. Also traffic with new teachers coming in. Pilvi, teacher from our school just stopped by for week and Leena from other school is staying with us until we leave back to Finland. Also most of the students write blogs to keep their teachers updated, including me. Well I think that's all I have for today, we're gonna head for bazaars later so see you and don't let the ghosts scare you.
"For Hindus, Diwali or the "festival of lights" is one of the most important festivals of the year and is celebrated in families by performing traditional activities together in their homes. Diwali involves the lighting of small clay lamps filled with oil to signify the triumph of good over evil. These lamps are kept on during the night and one's house is cleaned, both done in order to make the goddess Lakshmi feel welcome. Firecrackers are burst because it is believed that it drives away evil spirits. During Diwali, all the celebrants wear new clothes and share sweets and snacks with family members and friends." - Wikipedia
We've been invited to celebrate in Mr. Jollys house on Sunday when the festival is held. Other than that, we've been planning to visit Golden Temple again because they cover it with lights for this festival. I'm mildly excited and nervous!
Other than that, there's been lot more traffic lately, probably for the holiday season. Also traffic with new teachers coming in. Pilvi, teacher from our school just stopped by for week and Leena from other school is staying with us until we leave back to Finland. Also most of the students write blogs to keep their teachers updated, including me. Well I think that's all I have for today, we're gonna head for bazaars later so see you and don't let the ghosts scare you.
