Diwali Celebrations - want to do something special on the occasion of Diwali for my employees

Dear Seniors, I have joined this company in August and I'm the only HR here so I want to do something special on the occasion of Diwali for my employees, I want some good ideas to celebrate Diwali here.

Dear Sonal,
You don't say that Diwali is only occasion it is the best opportunity to attached with employee. There are many options such as Celebration, Watch, Sweets you find that what is suitable for your company.
With Regards,
Vineet Deshmukh

Hi Sonal,
You can organize dance, singing, rangoli competition, musical chair, traditional dress. These are small things but makes a lot of difference.
Thanks
Anju

Give 3 months salary as Diwali bonus, your employees will definitely be delighted. No need of celebs.
Pon

HI .. sonal .. even in my college m celebrating diwali celebrations ... u can keep some contest and as debate or speech, or ethnic wear style dress day.... which makes a difference for 1 day from boring usual working day .....

Dear Sonal
I think this is a great opportunity for bonding & enhancing self-esteem. You could have competitions with good prizes as under:
1. Creativity-with Diwali as the theme.
2. A cultural show.
3. An exciting meal.
Depending on the strength of employees, you could divide them into teams of a min 3 & a max of 5 or more; but always an odd no.
Best of luck!!
Sunder Lalvani,
Veteran (I.Army)

You can have some competitions- such as table decoration,rangoli, best dressed male & female (traditional dressess) and distribute prizes - 1st & 2nd. If its a small organisation you can also order lunch. Distribute sweets/ gifts to everyone.

First decide the budget - get it approved and then think...How many employees are there...? What is the company setup - is there any place wherein u all can have lunch together..?

First, Get your office decorated with flowers, balloons, rangoli & lamps then you may organize tombola, musical chair etc.... at last lunch/dinner or refreshment (as per budget) & definitely gift or some sweets to employees

Hi Sonal,
You can request all the employees to come in their Ethinic wear and you can arrange for a decent ramp walk in your dept itself. A small stretch to walk atleast 15 steps. The best dressed with the best attitude on the ramp walk would win a prize.
Regards
Praseena