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In 2006 Resene has become part of the Diwali Celebrations in New Zealand.
Diwali, The Indian Festival of Lights, is perhaps the most important
and ancient of India's festivals, signifying the triumph of light over
darkness, good over evil, and renewal of life.
Also known as Deepavali, Diwali is the time when families light small
oil lamps and candles around the home and set off noisy firecrackers
and fireworks. During this time, Lakshmi - the goddess of wealth, goes
around inspecting the homes of her devotees, staying on in the home
that is best spruced for her arrival. In most Hindu homes, the weeks
before Diwali are spent springcleaning the house and giving the walls
a fresh coat of paint.
Come and see us at the Resene 'Colours of Diwali' Marquee at the Diwali
Festival in Auckland on Saturday and Sunday the 14th and 15th of October
from 11am - 10pm or in Wellington on Sunday 22nd October 3pm - 10.30pm.
Come down and help us recreate a traditional Madhubhani style mural
painting by Shanti Devi, vote for your favourite Childrens Colouring
Competition entry, and join in the festivities.
Shanti Devi working on the original painting
For more info on the Diwali Festival and locations visit www.asianz.org.nz/diwali.
Children's colouring competition
One of the highlights at this year's festival is the participation of
Monimala Chitraker, a talented practitioner of an art form that is teetering
on the brink of extinction. The folk-art Indian Craft of scroll painting
is more than a colourful feast for the eye - it is also an ancient form
of storytelling that dates back for centuries. But in recent years the
advent of cinema, radio and television has meant that such a laborious
storytelling art has fallen into a steep decline. While the Indian government
tries to keep the art alive, Ms Chitraker is one of a handful of remaining
scroll artists. This is an opportunity for New Zealanders to enjoy a
colourful and ancient art form.
To see some images of traditional scroll paintings and for some inspiration
please click on the image below.
To help support and promote this ancient art form, Resene has worked
with Monimala Chitrakar to make an outline sketch of a scroll painting
scene to be used for this colouring in competition. This chosen image
shows the central trio of Ramayan-Lord Rama, his brother Laxman and
wife Sita returning to Ayodhya, the capital of Rama's kingdom after
a 14 year exile. Diwali is the commemoration of the festivities to celebrate
their return.
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How to enter
Enter the Resene Diwali colouring in competion and win great Resene
Art Action art packs.
Simply download the entry form (you will need Acrobat Reader)
or get a copy from your local Resene ColorShop, design your own
border and colour it in. You can get inspiration from the scroll
paintings and Diwali colour range below.
Competition open to 5 -12 year olds.
View the winners
and a gallery of selected entries from Diwali 2006.
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This competition is now closed |
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Decorate with the Resene Colours of
Diwali
With the assistance of the Asia New Zealand Foundation, Resene
has designed a Diwali colour palette to help you bring the colours
of Diwali into your home and paintings.
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| Lal Mirch |
Draksha |
Mahasagar |
Tulsi |
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| Aam Penda |
Gulabi |
Gagan |
Thotha |
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| Suvarna |
Surajmukhi |
Khoya |
Matka |
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