VWS celebrates Diwali, honouring elders and uniting Ferozepur community
Ferozepur, October 28, 2024: Vivekananda World School celebrated Diwali with vibrant festivities, drawing thousands of local residents to enjoy the colourful occasion. The event, held on Sunday, aimed to revive respect for elders within the community, as highlighted by School Director S.N. Rudra.
The celebration was inaugurated by the school’s chief patrons, including Prabha Bhaskar, Sanjana Mittal, Dr. Gaurav Sagar Bhaskar, Dolly Bhaskar, Tejinderpal Kaur, Paramveer Sharma, and Vipan Kumar Sharma. Traditional activities like dance, drama, music, and children’s performances captivated the audience, with enthusiastic participation from students across various schools.
Attendees enjoyed camel and horse rides, live Punjabi and Hindi music, and a variety of festive treats. Creambell added a sweet touch by distributing free ice cream to visitors. Numerous stalls, hosted by prominent companies such as Toyota, Mahindra, Hyundai, and Honda, drew large crowds, while children delighted in fairground rides.
The event, a unique effort to reconnect local communities with their cultural roots, welcomed grandparents as special guests who were honored for their contributions and felicitated competition winners. Chief Guest CA Varinder Mohan Singal, Chairman of Genesis Institute of Dental Science and Research, applauded the school’s initiative to honor elders, emphasizing its importance in modern times.
Principal Tejinderpal Kaur expressed her appreciation for the organizing team, highlighting the prosperity that comes from honoring elders. School Vice Principal Mahima Kapoor and the dedicated staff ensured a memorable celebration, with community leaders and heads of local playway schools attending in support.