Dec/Jan 10 - Singapore Swimming Club

Diwali Ki Raat 2009 - 15 October
A Dazzling Night
by Hazel Faye Jingco
The lighted lamps lining the
spiral staircase at the front lobby
set the mood for Diwali Ki Raat, the
Club’s celebration of the Festival of
Lights. This year we were privileged
to have Mr Inderjit Singh and
his wife as our Guests of Honour for
the night.
In his speech, Club President
Freddie Koh remarked that this
year, the celebration of Diwali has
taken on added significance in
the light of the turbulence – both
natural and man-made – happening
in countries around us in recent
weeks.
“Diwali symbolizes the happiness
that we endear and the little joys
that we keep overlooking. Let us
dispel the darkness of ignorance
and destruction with the light of
truth, honesty and compassion,”
said Mr Koh. “I wish you all a
Happy and Meaningful Diwali,” he
added.
Muse, a group of five lovely ladies
with little diya lamps in their
hands kicked off the evening’s
programme with the stunning Diya
Dance. This was followed by a lively
performance by Pinky and Khirti
and the Thundering 13 from the
International Dance Academy who
danced to the tunes of Mar Jaawan
and Hadippa.
The other highlights included KP’s
comedy skit, the Norris Bollywood
Show and a Michael Jackson impersonation
act that came complete
with smoke machines.
The game show “Kaun Banega
Crorepati,” or “Who Wants To Be
A Millionaire” had the room cheering
for Ms. Pashmini Lalwani, the
big winner of the night who walked
away with the cash prize of $1,000.
Then as the clock struck midnight,
loud cheers rang through the
Ballroom and confetti rained down
on the floor as the dancing started.
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