December 2021 47 www.bahrainthismonth.com/gallery bystander Priya Shankar Diwali Priya Shanker held a get-together at her residence to celebrate the festival of lights - Diwali. AWA Diwali Divas Diwali, the festival of lights, is not limited to India anymore. It has swelled in popularity worldwide. The American Women’s Association also celebrates it every year and this time the festivities were at the Grand Swiss Belhotel Waterfront. The event was organized under its photography group ‘Shutterflies’ and was aptly titled ‘AWA Diwali Divas’ as around 50 women from diverse nationalities enjoyed the traditional Indian attires, shook a leg to Bollywood tracks and feasted on Indian delicacies typically prepared for such occasions. President Amy Stroup, Vice President Kim Bakaev and Shutterflies Chairperson, Shikha Varma lit the traditional lamp. Dandia dance, raffle draw and a musical stage show were some of the highlights of the event. Thaker Diwali Mr Bob Thaker & D.C. Thaker held a gathering at their residence in Saar on the occasion of the festival of lights - Diwali.
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