Happy Diwali!!!!( i know it is in two days..but still)

I just put off my bindi and finished all washing:)
We spent amazing evening with amazing people:) We cooked palak paneer, chicken masala, onion bhajee, pav bahjee(of whatever it is called) and we prepared mango lassi!!!!!!!!!!! All dressed in saaris and salwar kameez and different kurtas.

A bit earlier then it should be we celebrated Diwali, cause then Reetika is on conference, so she would not be able to celebrate it.

Thanks to all people that came..Klarka, Swati, Moni, Janca, Misa, Stabi, David(the one and only guy:)), Azri(i hope i am writing the name right way)...and of course the cook of the year - Reetika Joshi.



Happy Diwali to all indians!!!!!!!

Diwali 1.11.2005

This is perhaps the most well-known of the Indian festivals: it is celebrated throughout India, as well as in Indian communities throughout the diaspora. It usually takes place eighteen days after Dusshera. It is colloquially known as the "festival of lights", for the common practice is to light small oil lamps (called diyas) and place them around the home, in courtyards, verandahs, and gardens, as well as on roof-tops and outer walls. In urban areas, especially, candles are substituted for diyas; and among the nouveau riche, neon lights are made to substitute for candles. The celebration of the festival is invariably accompanied by the exchange of sweets and the explosion of fireworks.

As with other Indian festivals, Diwali signifies many different things to people across the country. In north India, Diwali celebrates Rama's homecoming, that is his return to Ayodhya after the defeat of Ravana and his coronation as king; in Gujarat, the festival honors Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth; and in Bengal, it is associated with the goddess Kali. Everywhere, it signifies the renewal of life, and accordingly it is common to wear new clothes on the day of the festival; similarly, it heralds the approach of winter and the beginning of the sowing season.

Opera

Yesterday I took some aiesecers and trainees to National theatre to opera...i didnt even think that I will enjoy it so much. Last time i saw Carmen and I was not so impressed like this time. It was typical czech opera called Libuse done by our famous Smetana.

We were unbelievable crew of 25 people...was really amazing.Thank you!

What an amazing time, what a family...

This weekend I spent with AIESEC Praha on Local Training Conference...basicaly newie conference. I didnt even imagine that it can be so cool. The weather was just awesome and we definitely had a blast... look at the picture we took with Outdoor team!!!!
It was like a weekend with my family...all my best friends on one place....I just loved it!!!
Thank you!!

The first picture is "injured" outdoor team..thats how we welcomed the delegates...to scare them a bit:)