Residents and staff at Barchester’s Bushey House Beaumont Care Home in Bushey came together for a wonderful afternoon of colour, music, dancing and delicious food as they celebrated Diwali, the Festival of Lights.
At Bushey House Beaumont, celebrating the different cultures, traditions and faiths of residents and staff is an important part of life at the home, and this special afternoon provided a lovely opportunity for everyone to learn more about Diwali and its significance.
The dining room was beautifully decorated with traditional coloured powders and candles, creating a colourful and welcoming setting for the celebrations.
The afternoon began with a documentary exploring the history and meaning of Diwali, highlighting how many different faiths share similar values, including kindness, happiness, compassion and togetherness.
One of the highlights of the afternoon was a presentation by Varsha, a member of the Bushey House Beaumont team, who spoke about what Diwali means to her personally and how it is celebrated in her home state of Kerala, in southern India.
Varsha then delighted residents and colleagues with a beautiful traditional Indian dance before introducing fellow team members from other regions of India. They shared their own experiences and explained how the festival is known by different names and celebrated in different ways across the country.
Residents were also treated to further dancing by members of the team, while the home’s talented kitchen staff prepared a delicious selection of traditional Indian treats for everyone to sample.
Mary Jane Bague, General Manager at Bushey House Beaumont, said:
“We are very fortunate to have such a wonderfully diverse team here at Bushey House Beaumont, and it is so lovely when colleagues share their cultures and traditions with our residents.
“Varsha and her colleagues put so much thought and effort into making the afternoon special. Our residents thoroughly enjoyed the dancing, learning about the different traditions and, of course, tasting the delicious food!
“Celebrations like these are about so much more than having fun. They bring people together, encourage understanding and remind us that, whatever our backgrounds or beliefs, we have so much in common. It was a truly joyful afternoon.”
The celebrations were filled with smiles and laughter, with residents and staff enjoying the opportunity to experience and appreciate traditions from different parts of the world.
Bushey House Beaumont Care Home is run by Barchester Healthcare, one of the UK’s largest care providers, which is committed to delivering high-quality care and providing a varied programme of activities and experiences that enrich residents’ lives.
Bushey House Beaumont is a Barchester Healthcare care home in Bushey, providing high-quality care in a warm and welcoming environment. The home offers a range of care and support tailored to the individual needs of its residents, alongside a varied programme of activities, events and opportunities to remain involved with the local community.
Bushey House Beaumont care home is run by Barchester Healthcare, one of the UK’s largest care providers, which is committed to delivering personalised care across its care homes and hospitals. Bushey House Beaumont provides residential care and nursing care for 50 residents from respite care to long term stays.