Employees in Diwali mood dress to the nines
By Jamil Khan @ The Gulf Today-Sharjah, Oct 24, 2014
DUBAI: A large number of employees and their family members, especially young children, celebrated Diwali, one of the biggest Indian festivals, the “Festival of Lights”.
The event, in which not only the young staff members of ITL Cosmos Group showed their talent of singing, dance and other entertainment skills but also some tried their luck hard and won gifts to brighten their festive mood more.
The event was held at the India Club, Oud Metha, Dubai as the members of ITL Cosmos Group, one of the oldest firms in the country which recently completed 60 years, made this event permanent as an annual event to bring all the staff and their family members under one roof.
As an annual event, all staff members comprised of different nationalities like the Philippines and others, fully prepared a number of entertainment activities like quiz games and others for the Diwali party, as the event always builds great friendship and harmony among all staff and family members.
Dr Ram Buxani, Chairman of the Group, wished everybody on this occasion and in his speech highlighted the importance of the event.
“Diwali, an ancient festival of lights that is celebrated every year on the New Moon Day according to the lunar calendar in the month of Kartik, is a symbolic celebration of wealth and prosperity.
“It also celebrated for the triumph of good over evil and light over darkness,” he said.
However, the event was also marked with a cultural programme as a number of amateur singers showcased their talent while dance competitions were also held.
The tunes were very much significant to the festival as young children in new clothes, and girls in shimmering jewellery, brightened the mood.
End
Jamil Khan -- The Journalist 