Another spectacular Diwali

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Multi-cultural Garden International School held its annual Diwali night – packed with awesome-inspiring performances and sizzling curries.

The event, on October 30, started with a delicious variety of food provided by Spices Restaurant that included tikka masala and aloo gobi.

After the dinner the performances began with a shadow puppet play that showed the audience a small tableaux of the story behind Diwali, presented by the IB1s. This was followed by a classical Indian dance presented by four stunning divas dressed in traditional Indian attire. Then it was time for the Primary students to shine. After this vibrant performance came a group of gifted group of dancers from Year 10 who gave dazzling performance based on an Indian Bollywood song. Not only were the performances breath-taking, they showed the true spirit of being an international school, as students from different countries came together to celebrate this Indian festival.

Friends of Garden PTA arranged their own fashion parade for Diwali.Friends of Garden PTA arranged their own fashion parade for Diwali.

The second half started with a fashion show from the Friends of Garden – special thanks to Ms Rashmi Raturi who managed to create vibrant and beautiful costumes for everyone. After them came another dance by the Primary students, followed by a dance from the IB students, who danced to an energetic Indian song. Then one of GIS’s most talented dancers, Yogesh, took to the stage and showed his superior dancing skills. The last two performances were exceptionally good – one by the IB2 girls who danced to two songs and then finally it was the turn of the GIS band, who presented a patriotic Indian song.

Primary students at Diwali.Primary students at Diwali.

Thanks to all the IB students, Mr Martin and his team as well as Ms Lenz, Mr Ken and Ms Morris, along with all the people who helped put this show together. Special thanks to the show’s sponsors: Aditya Birla Group Thailand, Indorama Group Thailand, SRF Industries (Thailand), Universal Plus Co, Ltd and Lek Store.

To see a video of the night, visit the media link at www.gardenrayong.com

Yogesh, GIS’s legendary dancer, gave an amazing performance.Yogesh, GIS’s legendary dancer, gave an amazing performance.

A Primary student dances elegantly.A Primary student dances elegantly.

GIS students strike a pose for Diwali.GIS students strike a pose for Diwali.

GIS students end their performance in style.GIS students end their performance in style.

IB students from various countries teamed up to put on an Indian dance.IB students from various countries teamed up to put on an Indian dance.

The GIS band ended the night with a famous Indian song.The GIS band ended the night with a famous Indian song.

GIS teachers take part in a fashion parade.GIS teachers take part in a fashion parade.

Secondary girls danced in traditional Indian costumes.Secondary girls danced in traditional Indian costumes.

Tasty curries were served up by Spices Restaurant.Tasty curries were served up by Spices Restaurant.