A Diwali carnival at Seawoods
Residents of Seawoods Estate Phase II celebrated Diwali by organising various contests like singing, fancy dress, drawing, best out of waste and lantern-making. A magic show was the main attraction for the tiny tots
For residents of Seawoods estate Phase 2, Diwali was a totally different ball game. The society members celebrated it in very grand style this year with a magnificent carnival held in their lawns. The Diwali carnival was attended by more than 2,000 people. More than 150 children participated in the various competitions which were held and 100 kids performed live on stage. The event was put together by members of the society along with help from a professional event management agency.
Seawoods estate phase 2 is a recently-formed society. For the first time ever, the society was organising a grand event. For children, a number of rides were organised along with appetising food stalls. The cultural committee of the estate (phase 2) who was looking after the management of the event, had set up an entire food court which included all kinds of food — from tandoori to continental.
"All the rides for children were free of cost. We gave the event management agency the concept and theme of how we want things to be done, and they did a fantastic job. The best part was that although it was for the first time that we were doing something of such a kind yet everything went off absolutely smoothly," says Sandeep Bangia, head of the cultural committee. He further adds, "The carnival was a good opportunity for residents of the estate to interact with each other and get to know about the members a little more. We had even invited members of phase 2 to join us at the carnival."
Every kid who performed on stage was given a prize for the effort they had put in. A number of competitions were organised, which included singing, fancy dress, drawing, best out of waste and lantern-making competitions. There was a magic show as well which was conducted and enjoyed by all the kids thoroughly. It was a complete festive atmosphere at the complex with colourful lights shinning bright all over the complex, a grand stage and a dance floor with lights on it was the USP of the event. The kids particularly enjoyed getting their photographs clicked with stilt walkers and cartoon characters such as 'Donald Duck', 'Noddy' and many others. The children seemed particularly fond of the Dinosaur that was set up. All the games, entertainment, rides and activities were completely free. Handsome men and lovely women sashayed down the ramp for the best dressed male and female awards. Apart from this, there were spot awards such as man with the biggest belly, tallest lady and much more.
Samir Shah, a builder and a resident of the estate, said, "Something I remember about this six hour long extravaganza is that the kids were just seen having so much fun. The adult members of the estate also did enjoy themselves but the gleam on the children's eyes was so exciting."
"We at Phase II are a new society and we wanted to offer our residents a Diwali evening to remember where all the families get to know each other and entertain ourselves together. We are glad that we were able to provide all of that on a scale that is unprecedented anywhere in Navi Mumbai. I wish to thank all the residents who made it a super success," said Netra Shirke, chairperson of the complex.
Residents of Seawoods Estate Phase II celebrated Diwali by organising various contests like singing, fancy dress, drawing, best out of waste and lantern-making. A magic show was the main attraction for the tiny tots
For residents of Seawoods estate Phase 2, Diwali was a totally different ball game. The society members celebrated it in very grand style this year with a magnificent carnival held in their lawns. The Diwali carnival was attended by more than 2,000 people. More than 150 children participated in the various competitions which were held and 100 kids performed live on stage. The event was put together by members of the society along with help from a professional event management agency.
Seawoods estate phase 2 is a recently-formed society. For the first time ever, the society was organising a grand event. For children, a number of rides were organised along with appetising food stalls. The cultural committee of the estate (phase 2) who was looking after the management of the event, had set up an entire food court which included all kinds of food — from tandoori to continental.
"All the rides for children were free of cost. We gave the event management agency the concept and theme of how we want things to be done, and they did a fantastic job. The best part was that although it was for the first time that we were doing something of such a kind yet everything went off absolutely smoothly," says Sandeep Bangia, head of the cultural committee. He further adds, "The carnival was a good opportunity for residents of the estate to interact with each other and get to know about the members a little more. We had even invited members of phase 2 to join us at the carnival."
Every kid who performed on stage was given a prize for the effort they had put in. A number of competitions were organised, which included singing, fancy dress, drawing, best out of waste and lantern-making competitions. There was a magic show as well which was conducted and enjoyed by all the kids thoroughly. It was a complete festive atmosphere at the complex with colourful lights shinning bright all over the complex, a grand stage and a dance floor with lights on it was the USP of the event. The kids particularly enjoyed getting their photographs clicked with stilt walkers and cartoon characters such as 'Donald Duck', 'Noddy' and many others. The children seemed particularly fond of the Dinosaur that was set up. All the games, entertainment, rides and activities were completely free. Handsome men and lovely women sashayed down the ramp for the best dressed male and female awards. Apart from this, there were spot awards such as man with the biggest belly, tallest lady and much more.
Samir Shah, a builder and a resident of the estate, said, "Something I remember about this six hour long extravaganza is that the kids were just seen having so much fun. The adult members of the estate also did enjoy themselves but the gleam on the children's eyes was so exciting."
"We at Phase II are a new society and we wanted to offer our residents a Diwali evening to remember where all the families get to know each other and entertain ourselves together. We are glad that we were able to provide all of that on a scale that is unprecedented anywhere in Navi Mumbai. I wish to thank all the residents who made it a super success," said Netra Shirke, chairperson of the complex.
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