While I’ve always celebrated Dashain and Tihar with my family at home, this year was a whole new experience. For the first time, I had the joy of celebrating these vibrant festivals with my colleagues at the office! The “Dashain Aayo 2081” and “Sparkle & Shine” Tihar events were nothing short of unforgettable, and I’m thrilled to share these incredible memories.

The event was organized virtually, but few of us were at the office. To make it more memorable, we had some food and cold drinks (a small party). The event was hosted by Nisha (Communications Manager) and Mehendi (Communications Officer), which began with insights about Dashain. Dipendra (Sr. Operations Manager) added a lively and entertaining touch to the celebration. He shared the story explaining how Maa Durga defeated the demon Mahishasur after a fierce nine-day battle, symbolizing the victory of good over evil, which is celebrated during Dashain. His storytelling was meaningful and full of humor.

We also had some fun activities and performances. Sanjok (Sr. Software Engineer) recited a heartfelt poem that we all enjoyed, followed by an engaging musical performance by Sujeen (Software Engineer). Harshita (Content Writer) and I hosted a game where people had to guess the song based on emojis shown on slides. The game was really engaging and fun. Most of the participants guessed them right. One memorable moment from the game was when no one could guess the song “Meri Maya Dui Chulthi Bateki” and I was hilariously forced to sing that song. I was so nervous because I only knew that one line. It was fun and memorable, and we all enjoyed the event.

Sparkle and Shine: Tihar Celebration

Tihar celebration on the other hand was conducted physically at the office, making it an even more immersive experience, especially for new employees like me. The event was joyful because it started with planning and decorating our office. Preparation began 2-3 days before the event. Our Communications team went shopping, and we had fun while decorating the office, bringing Tihar vibes to life.

The event was hosted by Mehendi, who began by sharing the significance of Tihar, emphasizing its cultural importance as a time of joy, togetherness, and the celebration of traditions. She also invited new interns to share their best memories of Tihar. There was also a dance performance by Ashika (intern) and me, it went well despite having limited time to prepare.