A Unique Diwali Celebration by Local Orlando Vendors
L
ast month, Hindus all around the world celebrated Diwali. But this year, celebrations looked a bit different due to COVID-19 restrictions. Instead of the usual parties or going to visit friends and family, we all enjoyed quiet, thoug htful, socially-distant celebrations at home. But our friends at Occasions by Shangri-La didn’t let the holiday pass by quietly. The team at Occasions came up with a unique way to celebrate while still following CDC guidelines. Recently, the Occasions by Shangri-La team launched another venture - Element by Shangri-La, an amazing new furniture import store, located in Winter Garden, Florida. In collaboration with Orlando-based SubRosa Dining Experience, the team hosted a unique “Festival of Lights” dinner event at Element by Shangri-La’s store. The event was filled with upbeat, modern Indian music from live DJ (DJ Daggett) and beautiful vibrant décor (Occasions by Shangri-La). Each table setting was designed using Element’s inventory and created intimate seating pods for guests. As guests pulled up to the vibrantly lit store, they knew they had found the right location for this pop-up dinner. Colorful, illuminated arches caught the attention of not only the guests 48
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