India is known as the land of diversity for it is famous worldwide for different traditions, cultures, castes, and festivals. We, in India, celebrate all festivities with full pomp and show, because we understand the significance. On the other hand, kids can be made to do so, and become an important part of festivals, only after they know and understand various significances.
Celebrations of these festivals make them aware of the world, our cultures, and traditions, in a more fun way, while developing respect for other’s traditions and cultures too. Celebrating festivals in school has today become an integral part of the curriculum, learning and building a strong cultural belief.
Some of the days celebrated in Lotus Veda International School In Ashok Vihar are Republic Day, Independence Day, Janmashtami, Teacher’s Day, Holi, Diwali, Dussehra, Eid, Christmas, Lohri, Raksha Bandhan, etc. With numerous festivals to celebrate, students as Indians will learn to rejoice for millions of reasons! Apart from building relationships and friendships, such celebrations will bring happiness and love to the students.
Festival celebrations in schools are a great way to make students understand the rich heritage of India while infusing feelings of joy, friendship, happiness, and harmony. Through the various fun activities, they imbibe qualities like creativity and togetherness that help strengthen their relationships and friendships. Several schools today even organize a cultural exchange for students to foster intercultural learning experiences.
Talking individually about a few festivals we’ll find Republic and Independence Days are not just National holidays but have a deep history attached to them. Through celebrations of such days in school, help them learn about the freedom movements, constitutional history, etc. This will make them respect India and other Indians, become more responsible, and unite as a Nationality. Make them sing and rejoice with patriotic slogans and songs in the memory of the freedom fighters. The sounds of the National Anthem and parades on the loud thumping of drums will enable students to understand and know about the real struggle and pain that our freedom fighters took to make our nation free from British rule.
Similarly, on festivals like Diwali and Dussehra, tell them the folktale of Ramayana and how good won over evil when lord Rama defeated Ravana. Hold various stage performances, dramas, and speech competitions to ensure that students stay engaged and actively participate. At various festivals, celebrations ask them to immerse completely in the festive feels and dress in traditional attires and perform folk songs. Skits and dramas should be organized for active participation. Begin and close every function of the Principal’s speech and other dignitaries present there to convey their words of wisdom to students. This will ensure excitement and enthusiasm not just in the students but teachers and the rest school’s staff as well.
We at Lotus Veda- Top School in North Delhi, ensure that all festivals are celebrated in a grand manner while ensuring that students learn about their significance and enjoy the celebrations in a fun manner!