Independence Day in India is celebrated annually on August 15th. It is a National Holiday that marks India’s Independence from British Rule.
At Homestyle’s Point Cook Manor Residence there are a number of Indian staff who shared this celebration with their colleagues and residents. This is the 2ndtime this occasion was celebrated; the first time was in 2016.
Staff and residents alike had a wonderful time commemorating Indian Independence Day. The Lounge Area was decorated with a large Indian Flag and in the Dining Room the tables had beautiful flowers displayed on each table. Lunch was served with typical Indian food – although not too spicy or hot for our elderly residents. Dishes included Butter Chicken, Vegetable Pilaf Rice, Poori, Tempered Potato & Vegetables with mustard & curry leaves, cucumber raita and dessert was the dry fruit Payasam.
Indian Music and dances were shown on the TV. Some of the kitchen staff even entertained residents with a dance performance after lunch!
Thank you to our wonderful staff who brought a touch of India to our residents for the day and to the talented chefs for their delicious Indian cuisine!
If you’d like to visit one of our aged care homes in Melbourne or Geelong, we at Homestyle Aged Care —would be happy to arrange a tour. Contact us today or call us on 1300 104 663.
