Its that time of the year when we take out those diyas from the attic and light them up. Yes its Diwali! Now there will be firecrackers bursting in the middle of the night; kids will run around in their new dresses enjoying the variety of sweets and people will dance away all through the night celebrating the victory of good over evil.
Office of Student Services at IMT Dubai campus are all set to bring this spirit of celebration into the beautiful city of Dubai , into our very own DIAC. IMT- Dubai campus is organising “UJAAS “ to celebrate the festival of lights in a truly Indian fashion but with a twist. A combination that is going to set your feet on fire : Traditional Dandiya with rocking Disco!
Diwali is an auspicious religious festival celebrated by all Indians to commemorate the homecoming of Lord Rama after 14 year-long exile and his victory over the mythological demon Ravana. Devotees decorate their houses with diyas and lights. Dandiya or Dandiya Raas is a traditional Indian dance form that originates from Gujarat It is usually performed during the festival of Navratri. An easy dance form enjoyed by both young and old alike, its full of energy and fun. The special characteristic of the dance is the colorful costume worn by the dancers and the colorful sticks carried by them. Both men and women love to be seen dressed in their best traditional attire. The women wear traditional dresses such as colorful embroidered choli, ghagra and bandhani dupattas glittering with mirror work and heavy jewellery, while men look very attractive in their traditional colorful kedias. The dancers strike the sticks with their partners and dance in circular motion, to the rhythm of the music played in the background. A large number of people are involved in Dandiya Raas and two circles are formed by the dancers. The dance is a very lively, active and fast paced art form, thus leaving no scope for laziness. The dancers spin and move their feet and arms in a choreographed manner to the tune of the music, with lots of drum beats.
We at IMT – Dubai are combining Diwali and the mesmerising Dandiya to have a night filled with joy, energy and lights. Come, be a part of it and lets all celebrate universal victory of good over evil !!
