Diwali Festival of Lights

Our team and residents are a diverse and multicultural lot, with stories and cultural experiences to share. And one of those unique experiences is Diwali, the festival of lights.

Diwali is a five-day festival coinciding with the Hindu New Year, celebrating new beginnings and the triumph of light over darkness. It is also well-favoured for the culinary delights that are shared among friends to mark the occasion.

Each year, staff and residents across Mayflower’s residences come together to celebrate, donning suits and saris to dress for the occasion.

Mayflower Reservoir was lit up with lights, and earthen lamps as people of all nationalities celebrated Diwali together.

A spectacular dance performance to the traditional folk music of Punjab was a big hit, with residents enthralled by the mesmerising colours of the saris.

After dancing and learning about the traditional Indian celebration, our multi-cultured residents enjoyed a feast of chicken tikka masala, butter chicken, vegetable samosas and roti bread with spicy dahl dip, all prepared by our in-house chef. Delicious!

The feast finished with customary Indian sweets made from dried fruit and nuts, and a glass of wine to toast the celebration.

Watch the video below to see how Mayflower Reservoir celebrated – Bollywood style!

May your year ahead be filled with light and goodness. Happy Diwali!

Pictured above: Our team dressed in glorious colour to celebrate the special festival.