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Calcutta Swimming Club’s Khushiyon Ki Deepawali celebrations raised a festive splendour

Club members and their families came to the Diwali-themed extravaganza dressed in their most gorgeous traditional and Indo-Western attires

Ashmita Ghosh (t2intern) Published 15.11.23, 07:20 AM
The huge swimming pool of the club was transformed into a tablescape for members who gathered to enjoy an evening of undiluted fun and revelry

The huge swimming pool of the club was transformed into a tablescape for members who gathered to enjoy an evening of undiluted fun and revelry Pictures: Rashbehari Das

Calcutta Swimming Club hosted its annual pre-Diwali bash Khushiyon ki Deepawali in association with t2 on the evening of November 4 at the club premises. Club members and their families came to the Diwali-themed extravaganza dressed in their most gorgeous traditional and Indo-Western attires. As the clock ticked away the hours, the city’s largest swimming club brimmed with people from diverse walks of life, all looking their sparkling best. Among the notable performances, the Ramleela play witnessed enthusiastic participation by the kids of the club, who put up a spectacular show. The grand Tambola game had exciting gifts in store for those who won it big. Besides, beautiful Diwali decorations adorned every nook and corner of the club premises. Live food counters served some sumptuous Indian and Chinese appetisers that everyone indulged in amidst the night-long music, dancing and merrymaking. Snapshots.

Among the numerous Diwali-themed decorations, this beautiful diya and candle stand exuded the most joyous and positive festive vibes

Among the numerous Diwali-themed decorations, this beautiful diya and candle stand exuded the most joyous and positive festive vibes

“It’s festive season and you want the kids to know the gloriousness of our culture. By actively making them part of plays like the Ramleela, it builds great perception in their minds about our festival, culture and the great Indian traditions we follow and, more importantly, why we follow them,” said Calcutta Swimming Club vice-president Gaurav Chokhany (right), seen here with senior committee member Siddharth Jhunjhunwala.

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“We were overjoyed to see our members’ children perform on stage. It was a sight which will be etched in our memories for a long time. The vibe at the club was truly festive and members enjoyed the performance and the bumper tambola thereafter. I thank our entertainment team for organising this wonderful event,” said Calcutta Swimming Club president Nitin Dani, seen here with his wife Amita.

The tambola game drew the maximum response, with eager and enthusiastic participants trying their luck to win big in this exciting game of chance

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