{"id":1044,"date":"2024-10-22T14:55:00","date_gmt":"2024-10-22T09:25:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hellouni.org\/blogs\/?p=1044"},"modified":"2024-10-19T17:07:47","modified_gmt":"2024-10-19T11:37:47","slug":"celebrating-indian-festivals-while-studying-at-westcliff-university","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hellouni.org\/blogs\/usa-university\/celebrating-indian-festivals-while-studying-at-westcliff-university\/","title":{"rendered":"Celebrating Indian Festivals While Studying at Westcliff University"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>It is always thrilling to study in a foreign country, but sometimes, you may become homesick because of this, especially during festive times. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hellouni.org\/university\/westcliff-university\">Westcliff University <\/a>knows this and, therefore, celebrates Indian festivals on campus to make its Indian students feel at home. These celebrations enable students to embrace and share their culture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_73 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #000000;color:#000000\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #000000;color:#000000\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hellouni.org\/blogs\/usa-university\/celebrating-indian-festivals-while-studying-at-westcliff-university\/#Holi_at_Westcliff_A_Fun_Day_of_Colors\" title=\"Holi at Westcliff: A Fun Day of Colors\">Holi at Westcliff: A Fun Day of Colors<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hellouni.org\/blogs\/usa-university\/celebrating-indian-festivals-while-studying-at-westcliff-university\/#Diwali_Delights_Lights_and_Joy_on_Campus\" title=\"Diwali Delights: Lights and Joy on Campus\">Diwali Delights: Lights and Joy on Campus<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hellouni.org\/blogs\/usa-university\/celebrating-indian-festivals-while-studying-at-westcliff-university\/#Navratri_Nights_Dancing_Together_at_Westcliff\" title=\"Navratri Nights: Dancing Together at Westcliff\">Navratri Nights: Dancing Together at Westcliff<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hellouni.org\/blogs\/usa-university\/celebrating-indian-festivals-while-studying-at-westcliff-university\/#International_Food_Culture_Fair_Tasting_Indian_Flavors\" title=\"International Food &amp; Culture Fair: Tasting Indian Flavors\">International Food &amp; Culture Fair: Tasting Indian Flavors<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hellouni.org\/blogs\/usa-university\/celebrating-indian-festivals-while-studying-at-westcliff-university\/#Ganesh_Chaturthi_Bringing_Indian_Traditions_to_Campus\" title=\"Ganesh Chaturthi: Bringing Indian Traditions to Campus\">Ganesh Chaturthi: Bringing Indian Traditions to Campus<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hellouni.org\/blogs\/usa-university\/celebrating-indian-festivals-while-studying-at-westcliff-university\/#Connecting_Through_Festivals_The_Role_of_Indian_Student_Associations\" title=\"Connecting Through Festivals: The Role of Indian Student Associations\">Connecting Through Festivals: The Role of Indian Student Associations<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hellouni.org\/blogs\/usa-university\/celebrating-indian-festivals-while-studying-at-westcliff-university\/#FAQs\" title=\"FAQ\u2019s\">FAQ\u2019s<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hellouni.org\/blogs\/usa-university\/celebrating-indian-festivals-while-studying-at-westcliff-university\/#What_Indian_festivals_are_celebrated_at_Westcliff_University\" title=\"What Indian festivals are celebrated at Westcliff University?\">What Indian festivals are celebrated at Westcliff University?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hellouni.org\/blogs\/usa-university\/celebrating-indian-festivals-while-studying-at-westcliff-university\/#Does_Westcliff_help_students_celebrate_these_festivals\" title=\"Does Westcliff help students celebrate these festivals?\">Does Westcliff help students celebrate these festivals?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hellouni.org\/blogs\/usa-university\/celebrating-indian-festivals-while-studying-at-westcliff-university\/#Can_students_from_other_countries_join_the_celebrations\" title=\"Can students from other countries join the celebrations?\">Can students from other countries join the celebrations?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hellouni.org\/blogs\/usa-university\/celebrating-indian-festivals-while-studying-at-westcliff-university\/#Who_organizes_the_Indian_festivals_at_Westcliff\" title=\"Who organizes the Indian festivals at Westcliff?\">Who organizes the Indian festivals at Westcliff?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hellouni.org\/blogs\/usa-university\/celebrating-indian-festivals-while-studying-at-westcliff-university\/#Why_are_these_festivals_important_for_Indian_students\" title=\"Why are these festivals important for Indian students?\">Why are these festivals important for Indian students?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Holi_at_Westcliff_A_Fun_Day_of_Colors\"><\/span>Holi at Westcliff: A Fun Day of Colors<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This is a festival when people throw colors at each other, and it is celebrated with much fun at Westcliff University. Every year, around 200 students come together for the occasion, throwing colors, dancing to Indian music, and eating gujiya and thandai, among other mouth-watering snacks. The Indian Student Association (ISA) puts all efforts into ensuring that everything feels just like it does back home. For friendship, the day brings together students from around the world, making it one of the most interesting activities at the institution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Diwali_Delights_Lights_and_Joy_on_Campus\"><\/span>Diwali Delights: Lights and Joy on Campus<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Diwali, being an important celebration at Westcliff University, means that many lamps will be lit on campus. The grounds have over 500 small lamps known as diyas and also rangolis, which are colorful designs on the floor. During the event, there is prayer, then dances are performed, followed by feasting, where all popular dishes from India will be served, among other things. Last Diwali was attended by more than 300 pupils making it into a very huge thing. This party feels like home for all Indians, and they take it as an opportunity to introduce Diwali to their friends.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Navratri_Nights_Dancing_Together_at_Westcliff\"><\/span>Navratri Nights: Dancing Together at Westcliff<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>People dance throughout the Navratri festival, which lasts for nine nights. At Westcliff University, Garba and Dandiya dance are the best part of this celebration. In 2023 alone, more than 150 learners took part in these dance nights dressed in traditional Indian clothes while dancing energetically to music beats released that very same year by local DJs across Westcliff University. The Indian Student Association wants to make sure that everyone gets involved, so they invite students from all backgrounds and countries of origin to take part in Navratri nights. By doing this, these dance nights help keep the Indian students connected to their roots as well as sharing the excitement of Navratri with others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"International_Food_Culture_Fair_Tasting_Indian_Flavors\"><\/span>International Food &amp; Culture Fair: Tasting Indian Flavors<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The International Food &amp; Culture Fair is the occasion when students can share their traditional cuisines with others. These include biryani, samosas, and gulab jamun, among others, which are quite popular dishes from India. To note, during 2023, more than thirty nations were represented at this event, including a significant number of participants from India taking part in it too. Also, there are Indian music and dance performances during the festival, making it an entire cultural experience. This program gives all Indians on campus a chance to show off their culture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Key Points:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Some popular Indian dishes are biryani and samosa.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Students add fun by performing traditional dances.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It is an international fair that covers over thirty different countries.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ganesh_Chaturthi_Bringing_Indian_Traditions_to_Campus\"><\/span>Ganesh Chaturthi: Bringing Indian Traditions to Campus<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The festival of Ganesh Chaturthi is observed in India by people who worship the God Ganesh. At Westcliff, Indian pupils are deeply devoted to it. Last season, a Ganesha idol was set up on campus by the Indian Student Association, and approximately one hundred students attended daily prayers and aarti (a prayer song). Like in India, this culminated in symbolically immersing the idol. Celebration of Ganesh Chaturthi at college helps Indian students maintain their cultural heritage and convey it to others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Connecting_Through_Festivals_The_Role_of_Indian_Student_Associations\"><\/span>Connecting Through Festivals: The Role of Indian Student Associations<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To ensure that these festivals are celebrated properly, there must be an Indian Student Association (ISA) at Westcliff University. The ISA represents more than 200 active participants in all major <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hellouni.org\/blogs\/usa-university\/celebrating-indian-festivals-while-studying-at-florida-international-university\/\">Indian festivals taking place at college<\/a>. They coordinate with the university to have everything they need and include students from all walks of life. These initiatives by ISA help students from India feel supported and connected, hence making their time at Westcliff both fun and culturally enriching.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Key Points:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The ISA has over 200 active members.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>They organize major Indian festivals on campus with the university\u2019s help.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>ISA promotes cultural exchange, making these festivals enjoyable for everyone.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Looking to study abroad and celebrate your culture at a university that values diversity? At <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hellouni.org\/\">HelloUni<\/a>, we can help you find the right university that aligns with your cultural and academic goals. Contact us today and start your journey towards an enriching international education experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs\"><\/span>FAQ\u2019s<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div id=\"rank-math-faq\" class=\"rank-math-block\">\n<div class=\"rank-math-list \">\n<div id=\"faq-question-1729337180611\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Indian_festivals_are_celebrated_at_Westcliff_University\"><\/span><strong>What Indian festivals are celebrated at Westcliff University?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Festivals like Holi, Diwali, Navratri, and Ganesh Chaturthi are celebrated at Westcliff University<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1729337188000\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_Westcliff_help_students_celebrate_these_festivals\"><\/span><strong>Does Westcliff help students celebrate these festivals?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p><strong><br \/><\/strong>Yes, Westcliff University works with the Indian Student Association to organize these celebrations.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1729337201236\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_students_from_other_countries_join_the_celebrations\"><\/span><strong>Can students from other countries join the celebrations?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Yes, everyone is welcome to join and have fun during these festivals.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1729337218631\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_organizes_the_Indian_festivals_at_Westcliff\"><\/span><strong>Who organizes the Indian festivals at Westcliff?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>The Indian Student Association organizes most of the Indian festivals on campus.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1729337227626\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_are_these_festivals_important_for_Indian_students\"><\/span><strong>Why are these festivals important for Indian students?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Celebrating these festivals helps Indian students feel at home and stay connected to their culture.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong><br><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\"><\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It is always thrilling to study in a foreign country, but sometimes, you may become homesick because of this, especially during festive times. 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