Have a Happy Diwali!

It's not all about the serious international school work here in India...today we started our 5 day Diwali break...and to kick it off we had a shortened day with an assembly at the end. Our assembly consisted of stories, dancing, music and Indian sweets. It was like Christmas Break in October. On top of it all, everyone dressed up in their finest Indian-style threads for the occasion. Here are some pics of prepping for and the event itself....


These are some of my grade 10 students learning the art of Rangoli..a decorative art used all throughout the year, including Diwali..intricate patterns are designed and then created from crushed limestone. These patterns can usually be found outside the front doors of homes in an effort to ward off evil spirits.


Me...in a sari. Grade 10 students gettin' down to Indian folk dancing. That's my other art half, the elementary art teacher, Devaki. Finally, that's me and my friend Andrea sharing a moment on the magic carpet.