Warrington Nursing Home Brings Light and Joy to Residents and Colleagues with Diwali Celebration

Green Park Nursing Home, based in Greater Sankey, Warrington, recently marked the Festival of Lights with a vibrant and meaningful Diwali celebration, bringing together residents, colleagues, and members of the local community for a day of cultural appreciation, joy and delicious food.

Diwali is an important celebration for many members of the Green Park team, and this year the home took the festivities one step further by inviting a professional cultural workshop provider to lead the event. The workshop offered residents the opportunity to enjoy traditional Bollywood dancing, create their own diyas (decorative clay lamps), and experience the beauty of henna art, all while tucking into traditional dishes.

“This celebration meant a great deal to many of our colleagues, and it was a privilege to share that joy with them,” said Heather, Home Manager. “It was equally heartening to see our residents so engaged and enthusiastic throughout the day. Celebrating Diwali together created a deeper bond between our colleagues and residents, built on mutual respect and cultural understanding.”

The event was inspired in part by the success of a Bollywood-themed performance earlier this year during Green Park’s cruise competition in June, which residents thoroughly enjoyed. Building on that, the team felt a Diwali workshop would offer another uplifting and enriching experience.

Lisa, Activities Coordinator, said:
“A huge thank you to Ami Shah and team for coming out to Green Park Nursing Home and putting on such a brilliant Bollywood dancing performance for our lovely residents. We had an absolute blast – everyone loved watching the dancing, trying on the beautiful traditional outfits, and even joining in with a few moves ourselves! It was such a brilliant afternoon.”