SPARK celebrates diwali with underprivileged children in Shillong

Syllad | The Rising MeghalayaOctober 27, 2019

SHILLONG: On the occasion of Deepawali, SPARK on Sunday organized a special programme for the underprivileged children  with the prime objective to brighten their lives by making them enjoy the festival and experience it as they hardly get an opportunity to witness  such occasion as they have to work to support their families and in the process, their precious childhood is lost.

The SPARK team came together and had the real blast with the children who thronged to the celebration like never before and hence changed this event into a real festival.

During the celebration, lamps were lit by the children with a strong believe that its light will bring brightness in the life of every child. Children recited a prayer asking for God’s blessing and support.

Thereafter, Shima Modak, Founder & President of SPARK acquainted the children about the essence of Diwali and the purpose of celebrating the same altogether without any kind of discrimination or individual differences.

Also the essence of protecting the environment was explained to the children thereby motivating to celebrate the Diwali in Eco-Friendly way.

Other attractions of the programme were some games, dance performance and other recreational activities. The children also made colourful rangoli. It was totally an ECO-FRIENDLY Diwali celebrated by these children.

Food was provided to all the children. Altogether more than 200 children participated in the programme at Anjali, Mawlynrei and Rangmen Centres of SPARK.

Modak said as Deepawali signifies the festival of lights so through this little initiative, we intended to bring light into the lives of these children and provide them a platform where they can enjoy to the fullest and forget all the burdens on their tender shoulders.

Stating that Diwali also signifies the end of evil and rise of Goodness, she said SPARK hopes that this Diwali ends all the evil and brings goodness and positivity in the lives of all especially these underprivileged and distressed children.

Modak further appeal to all to come forward to kindly help and support SPARK in whatever capacity in organizing such special programmes for these underprivileged and deprived children.