As the festival of lights Deepavali is round the corner, Buntara Sangha Kuwait held its Deepavali celebration with great splendor on Friday October 20 at Indian Community School Senior Girls, Salmiya, under the leadership of President Yadhunath Alva Adyapaadi. Around 250 Bunts members participated enthusiastically in the day long programme and savored the manner in which the various competitions and cultural program were organized by the cultural secretary, Jayasheela Shetty.

This year’s event was truly enchanting in every way. The morning’s program included Flower Rangoli competition, Diwali Sweet and Snack presentation in Banana leaf competition. The air was filled with radiance, the beautiful decor of the venue by the PR team members. Diwali being the theme marked the occasion and created an ambiance of festivity. The diyas and lanterns that formed the core of the theme throughout the venue, the aroma of flowers and Adya preparation by Bunt ladies participating in Adya competition, the vibrant and colorful lanterns and Rangoli prepared by the competitors made the event look magical. The audience was mesmerized by the skills of the competitors.

The stage events began with the lighting of traditional Diya and a prayer song by Buntara Sangha Members. President Yadhunath Alva, welcomed the audience and thanked the Bunts for their whole-hearted participation and attendance at the event. This was followed by nearly two hours stage program which was a combination of dance, solo songs and many other cultural events. The programme was beautifully compered by Deviprasadh Rai & Rashmitha Praveen Shetty.

The audience cheered and applauded each performance on stage. Lunch for the day was a traditional Diwali special menu served by Avanti Palace Restaurant. The highlight of the afternoon programme was a Porluda Baale Competition, Drawing Coloring Competition, Fancy dress Competition, Best talent on you and Mundas Tying competition. During this competition, local team performed beautiful musical orchestra with many Hindi and kannada favorites. The energy took on many forms in the evening, as colorful saris and traditional dress collided to Gharba music and Gharba dance. The sound of rhythmic steps mingled with the cheerful shouts by the audience.

In the concluding session, general secretary Praveen Kumar Shetty offered the vote of thanks to the participants, judges, and all the committee members and volunteers who worked hard to make the programme a grand success. The day long event ended with the National Anthem.