Girls dancing in their finest dresses at Children's Village Hyderabad,…
Mother's Day is very special for mothers in every part of the world. On 10th May 2008, Mother's Day was celebrated across different SOS Children's Villages in India. Here is an account of celebrations held in Hyderabad.
- Lisa
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Girls dancing in their finest dresses at Children's Village Hyderabad, India.
Mother's Day is very special for mothers in every part of the world. On 10th May 2008, Mother's Day was celebrated across different SOS Children's Villages in India. Here is an account of celebrations held in Hyderabad.
Mother's Day was celebrated with great joy by mothers in SOS Children's Village Hyderabad. The children had prepared greeting cards and bought small gifts for their mothers. Early morning the mothers were greeted by their children with cheer and happiness. The elder children took responsibility of the house so that their mothers could enjoy the day.
"I made a special card for my mother using dried flowers and leaves. On Mother's Day I want her to feel special," said twelve-year old Aditi.
A get-together of all the mothers was organised by the village director. The mothers were welcomed in the traditional Indian manner with ceremonial 'tilak' (a mark is applied vertically on the forehead with sandal paste or red turmeric powder).
Mothers were also presented sarees (typical Indian dress for women) and Rose buds as a token of affection by the children.
After this celebration the mothers went out for lunch in the city and visited the Pragati Resort Entertainment Park. They spent some time there and had a splash in the pool.
Back home a surprise was waiting for the mothers. The children presented dances. The mothers were so excited that even they joined in! They danced to the tunes and had a great time.
- Mary
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Henna-painted hands at Children's Village Hyderabad, India.
Amongst all the festivals celebrated in India Diwali occupies a special place. It is the most important Indian festival and is celebrated throughout India. I have been finding out how much the celebration means and how it is celebrated:
Diwali is commonly known as "festival of lights", as small clay lamps are lighted and placed in the homes. During this time homes are cleaned and windows are opened to welcome the Goddess Lakshmi (Goddess of wealth). On the day of the festival children wear new clothes and exchange gifts and sweets.
Preparing sweets was also an intrinsic part of the celebrations. The mothers make treats like coconut burfi, laddu, gulabjamun, rava laddu and rasgulla (different names of Indian sweets). The mothers divided the work amongst themselves, some involve preparing dough, some busy mixing dry fruits, some frying while some were doing garnishing.
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