RESIDENTS at Bryn Ivor Lodge care home in Castleton, Cardiff had a brilliant day last Tuesday (October 21) as they marked the start of the Hindu festival of Diwali, popularly known as the ‘festival of lights’.
Residents helped with making colourful patterned rangoli and lighting ‘diyas’, small oil lamps which are lit to signify the triumph of good over evil. Diwali honours Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth, the lamps help Lakshmi find her way into people’s homes.
Head chef prepared traditional Indian dishes including a range of warming curries, spicy samosas, crispy bhajis and papadums with lime pickle and chutneys followed by traditional Indian sweets such as laddoo and barfi for the residents to enjoy.
One of the residents at Bryn Ivor Lodge commented: “I love all of the different cultural events that we celebrate here, there’s always something going on.
“I especially like the religious festivals from other cultures and sampling the wonderful food. It makes me feel like I am travelling abroad!”
Liliana Ungureanu, General Manager at Bryn Ivor Lodge, said: “To celebrate Diwali at the home was fantastic, the colourful glow of the lamps created a very wonderful atmosphere and our chef made the most delicious dishes – everyone had a fantastic time.”
Bryn Ivor Lodge care home is run by Barchester Healthcare, one of the UK’s largest care providers, which is committed to delivering high-quality care across its care homes and hospitals. Bryn Ivor Lodge provides nursing care, residential care and respite care.
For more information please contact Liliana Ungureanu, General Manager at Bryn Ivor Lodge on 01633 681 759 or [email protected]
