St Joseph’s Sen Sec School, Chandigarh

The school hosted a remarkable Green Diwali celebration, beautifully blending traditional festivities with environmental consciousness. The special event, in collaboration with the Chandigarh Administration’s Department of Environment and the Youth Innovative Society, led by Sachin, underscored the importance of celebrating Diwali in an eco-friendly way while honouring the age-old customs. In a unique move, St Joseph’s also extended the celebration to students from government schools, providing them an opportunity to actively participate in the festivities and showcase their talents. The celebration kicked off with a warm welcome to chief guest Dr Nemi Chand, State Liaison Officer for the National Service Scheme, who was presented with a symbolic planter. The celebration featured a series of lively cultural performances, beginning with a beautiful welcome song. A highlight of the event was a captivating ‘jugalbandi’ performance by Yashika Narula and Vanshika, whose seamless collaboration and rhythm mesmerised the audience, symbolising the unity of the Diwali spirit. In addition to the performances from St Joseph’s students, students from various government schools participated enthusiastically in the event’s Talent Show. These students showcased their skills in multiple categories such as dance, singing, mimicry, painting, rangoli making, and advertisement creation. Another standout of the day was the Green Diwali Exhibition, which was inaugurated by Dr Chand.