Diwali in Kuwait: Lights, Laughter, and a Little Chaos

Diwali in Kuwait: Lights, Laughter, and a Little Chaos

Monday, October 28, 2024

When you think of Diwali, you might picture colorful rangolis, delicious sweets, and the glow of diyas. Now, imagine all of that happening in Kuwait, where the only thing more abundant than the oil is the enthusiasm of the Indian community. Let’s take a look at how this beautiful festival unfolds in this tiny nation!

The Pre-Diwali Drama

In the weeks leading up to Diwali, the air is thick with excitement (and possibly a little bit of confusion). Indian families scramble to find the perfect balance of decorations, sweets, and the all-important firecrackers. Ever tried explaining to a local shopkeeper why you need 500 sparklers and 10 kilograms of gulab jamun? It’s a sight to behold!

You can spot families in grocery stores, squabbling over the last packet of besan like it’s the final piece of a jigsaw puzzle. “I need it for my ladoos!” “Well, I need it for my bhaji!” If only they knew it was actually just an excuse to have a good old-fashioned Indian cooking showdown!

The Decorations Dilemma

As the festival approaches, the decoration game intensifies. Forget about simple lights—this is diwali! There’s no such thing as "too much." You might walk into an apartment that looks like a Bollywood set, complete with a disco ball and enough fairy lights to make a Christmas tree weep with envy.
And let’s not even talk about the rangoli. When you mix Indian creativity with Kuwaiti dust, you get a masterpiece that’s equal parts art and environmental hazard. One wrong step, and you’re a contender for the “Best Rangoli Fail” award.

The Culinary Chronicles

Diwali sweets are sacred, and the competition is fierce. Each family tries to outdo the other, leading to some culinary catastrophes. Ever tasted a “fusion” ladoo made with chocolate and coconut? It’s like the culinary equivalent of wearing socks with sandals—questionable, to say the least.
But amidst the cooking chaos, there’s always that one family that takes the phrase “let’s order in” too literally. Their Diwali feast consists of ordering every Indian dish known to man, which leads to one very awkward delivery driver who’s trying to fit 25 containers of biryani in the back of a tiny car.

Firecracker Fiasco

As the sun sets on Diwali night, the real fun begins: the firecracker extravaganza! It’s like a scene from an action movie—people are lighting crackers while dodging sparks and shouting out instructions like, “Watch out for the rocket!”

You’ll often hear the battle cry of “Who set off the bomb?” echoing throughout the ground where the festival unfolds, as someone’s ambitious firework plan goes a little too well… or not well enough. And of course, there’s always that one uncle who thinks he’s a professional pyrotechnician and decides to light everything at once. The resulting display is both spectacular and terrifying.

The Post-Diwali Reflection

After the festivities, everyone sits down, slightly tired, but incredibly happy. The food coma hits, and the inevitable “next year we’ll do it differently” conversations begin. But deep down, everyone knows that next year, it’ll be the same delightful chaos.

As the lights dim and the laughter echoes, the spirit of Diwali in Kuwait shines brighter than any diya. Because, really, it’s not just about the rituals—it’s about the memories, the friendships, and of course, the never-ending supply of sweets that make the whole adventure worthwhile.

So here’s to Diwali in Kuwait- a whirlwind of laughter, love, and just the right amount of craziness!

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Hana Muneer, 12-I, ICSK-Senior

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