Australian Office Throws Diwali Party; However, Celebration Video Fails To Impress Internet; Here’s Why…

There is hardly a Diwali party that can offend people- however, that is seemingly what happened when a video of THIS particular office Diwali party in Australia went viral on social media. The clip showed

employees dressed in beautiful Indian traditional attires– dancing to Bollywood songs. As per the post, the party was held at an Indian restaurant, with the aim of “bringing together people from all walks of life to celebrate light, togetherness, and prosperity.” However, as soon as the clip began to gain more traction, rather unexpected comments began to surface. Many were seemingly left disappointed over the ‘way’ the festival was being celebrated– from questioning the ‘dance on Bollywood songs’ to even ‘alcohol being served’ at the party. The rest commented how the party had less to do with the festival and more with people dancing to Hindi songs.Times Now could not confirm the authenticity of the post.There was also a section of netizens who found the company’s efforts commendable and appreciated the celebration of a different culture in a foreign land.Diwali- one of the biggest Hindu festivals- is just around the corner, and the vibes in India are festive ONLY. For some, Diwali will be celebrated on October 20, while for others, the festival will fall on October 21.

Check out the viral post:

“What a truly wonderful evening it was celebrating the Festival of Lights with HSBC at the iconic Manjit’s @ Darling Harbour! The event beautifully captured the spirit of Diwali — bringing together people from all walks of life to celebrate light, togetherness, and prosperity. A huge appreciation to HSBC for hosting such a warm and inclusive celebration, and to Manjit’s for the incredible hospitality and vibrant atmosphere that made the night even more special. Here’s to spreading more light, love, and unity — not just on Diwali, but every day!” the post read. The post was shared on Instagram, by the handle ‘Indians in Sydney’. The post was shared 5 days ago and pulled more than 1K views from people.

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Here’s the internet’s reactions:

ALSO READ: ‘Pegs, Taash, Mithai & Repeat’– Email That All Employees Deserve; Delhi Office Gives 9-Day Diwali Break “Alcohol being served at the Diwali party which is the celebration of Lord Ram & Maa Sita...dont call it a Diwali party, otherwise God's curse would be brutal,” a user said. “It is beautiful that they are celebrating all the cultures," added another. “This is not Diwali. This is a Bollywood type celebration during Diwali,” added another. “Mast Indians around the world, masti magnified by beautiful ladies,” added a third internet user in the comment section.ALSO READ: A Pre-Wedding Shoot To Remember! Couple Uses Crane For Their ‘Flying’ Photoshoot | Viral Video “WONDERFUL celebration. This is a beautiful celebration honestly,” added another person. “I love how cultures come together and celebrate each other,” added another person. “That's pretty considerate,” wrote the next.