At Felicity Hindu School in Trinidad and Tobago, the annual inter-school decorating competition on October 9 showcased the creativity and cultural pride of its students in preparation for Divali, the Hindu festival of lights. The event, attended by Newsday Kids, featured students from infants to Standard Five participating in various age-appropriate activities. Infant students colored printouts of deyas (traditional oil lamps), while older students engaged in more complex projects such as decorating clay deyas, creating Divali wreaths, and designing kalsa sets used in puja rituals. Principal Denesh Bhagwandeen emphasized the importance of Divali to the predominantly Hindu student body, many of whom also participate in local Ramleela re-enactments. The competition not only allowed students to express their artistic talents but also reinforced their cultural heritage. Projects were judged fairly, with the best designs selected for display during the school’s Divali program on October 16. The school will also host a Divali puja on October 17, further celebrating this significant festival.