Indian parties attract people with their extraordinary atmosphere, so their popularity is growing like crazy. This theme is chosen for weddings, anniversaries, corporate events, and birthdays. India is a bright, colorful country. Therefore, the main emphasis when preparing a party should be on creating an unforgettable experience.
Choosing the format of invitation cards
This could be a ticket to an Indian movie, which indicates the place and time when the party will take place. Or you can think of an invitation in the form of a program for an event awarding the best actors of Bollywood. Be sure to mention that there is a dress code at the party.
Organizing a meeting of Indian nationals
At the entrance to the restaurant, you need to organize a red carpet so that guests feel like real stars of Indian cinema. Men in tailcoats who open the doors for incoming “artists”, journalists, photographers - create the ambience of a real star party.
Party Venue - Decoration Secrets
The party can be organized in a room of any size: apartment, cottage, restaurant. For wall decor, you can prepare black and white posters depicting famous Indian actors. The colors for draping walls and windows are shiny, bright, it is best to use long pieces of fabric that will hang freely, creating an atmosphere of Indian luxury and splendor.
Indian wardrobe
Choosing an outfit for a man for an Indian party is quite simple. You will need loose-fitting trousers and a spacious plain tunic. To complete the look, it would be nice to try on a turban, but it will work out well without it. But girls will have to use their imagination and learn the complex art of decoration, which Indian women master perfectly.
In India, ladies do not hide behind several layers of fabric, so you have to expose some areas of the body: arms, tummy, décolleté. The top is a short top with a fairly revealing neckline. The bottom is a floor-length skirt made of light fabrics with beautiful patterns.
Owners of long thick hair need to braid it, or show off all its beauty simply by letting it fall over the shoulders. And for those who love short haircuts, you can consider using hairpieces and wigs, or focus on makeup.
Makeup should be bright and eye-catching. Black eyeliner is a must! There is no need to be shy and modest to become a real Bollywood actress; it is important not to be afraid of bold decisions in your external image. Several layers of thick black mascara will complete the seductive makeup and give the woman the look of a real Indian star.
Indian women wear a bindi on their forehead - it needs to be attached between the eyebrows.
Indian food menu
Indian cuisine includes a wide variety of all kinds of dishes. An abundance of spices, aromatic seasonings, delicious sweets - such wonders will delight even the most picky guests. Serve Punjabi, Palak Paneer, rice with vegetables, Chapati, Kheer. Sweets: Surya, Rudraksha, Balaji, Varaha - the choice is huge! And the taste of these desserts is excellent, it’s hard to stop. Whatever you say, Indians know how to make delicious things from fairly simple products.
Musical and entertainment components of the evening
Indian music, which is familiar from childhood from Indian films, is ideal for the musical accompaniment of the evening. You can invite an instructor who will teach guests how to dance to it. The main thing is to film everything on time - a common final dance in the best genres of Bollywood can cause a storm of emotions among the participants of the celebration. You can arrange a night disco, to which you can invite a modern DJ who can perform Indian tunes in a modern interpretation. A night disco until dawn is what you need for a great holiday.
In India, a game called Antakshari is often played. The first player begins to sing any song that comes to his mind - literally a couple of lines at a time, and each next one continues with another composition, the text of which begins with the letter with which the previous one ended. A sort of chain of famous hits, and the one who cannot find a suitable melody is excluded from the game, and so on until the last player, who is declared the winner.
An Indian party is always filled with warmth, bright colors and a lively mood. Perhaps this is a win-win option if you want the party to be dynamic, unforgettable and unique.
What exactly can Indian style add to the holiday? It turns out that a lot of things are quite feasible.
D To welcome guests and set the general mood of the event, you can make or buy flower garlands from artificial or fresh flowers. Indeed, in India, when welcoming a dear guest, they always present or wear a garland of flowers. You can also perform the greeting ceremony with a tray on which there should be flowers, fruits, lit incense, paint or ready-made bindis on the forehead. The tray is carried clockwise in front of the guest's face 1 or 3 or 7 times.
TO Of course, you should learn how to greet in the Indian style - a small bow with your palms modestly folded in front of your chest and the word: “Namaste! - Hello!" For a more impressive experience, welcome your guests in national Indian costumes.
IN Place tiki (marks) on the forehead of all new arrivals. For women and girls, paper ones with glue are suitable, which can already be bought in Russia. For men, the mark is made with a finger, like a blurred vertical line from the bridge of the nose to the hair. Of course, if you're a party guest, that's fine.
P she will need authentic Indian music. It is already possible to find live performances of tabla (drums) and harmonium. Or audio recordings using the sitar (northern Indian string instrument) or the veena (south Indian), or the above-mentioned classical instruments. But you can also use various mixes that have become widespread, vocals with mantras and modern arrangements of soundtracks from Indian films, and Indian club music.
T Traditionally in India, guests sit on sofas. These could be the usual sofas with legs or mats on the floor covered with white blankets. In any case, numerous pillows and pillows in all colors of the rainbow made of satin, velvet or plain cotton with tassels, fringe, applique and mirrors are suitable for the Indian atmosphere. And also long round rollers. You can make suitable covers yourself or buy them in a store.
D To complete the atmosphere, you should use incense. These can be oils in aroma lamps, or burning sticks and cones. The latter should be used before guests arrive to make the aroma lighter.
D For a small party, a well-prepared impromptu photo salon with Indian costumes is suitable. Women can rarely deny themselves the pleasure of trying on a new outfit, especially since you don’t have to take off your clothes to drape a sari. Unusual photos and the transformation process itself will remain in the memory for a long time and will entertain guests.
E Another entertainment that has become accessible and familiar is henna designs on the hands, feet, and neck - mehendi. For a party, you can hire a master, or you can do amateur painting, because ready-made henna can also be found in cosmetic departments of stores.
B It will be interesting to conduct a quiz among the guests on their knowledge of Indian culture and traditions. Does everyone know Russia’s favorite vegetable, whose homeland is India? Or simply prepare Indian souvenirs as prizes in various games.
A For men, chess will be more relevant than ever, because it was invented in Ancient India! Hookah, oddly enough, is not traditional for India. This is more of an attribute of the Near and Middle East.
P watching a slideshow from trips around India or an entire film, a fascinating story from experienced travelers, even Bollywood products may be appropriate, depending on the audience and the goals of the party itself.
IN the menu should include rice colored with turmeric, spices and various accompaniments, as is customary in India. Simple recipes are easy to find on the Internet. You don't have to stick to exclusively vegetarian cuisine. In India, for example, they eat chicken, fish, and lamb...
You should especially consider sweet treats. Indians have a big sweet tooth, and during the holidays it is customary to prepare mountains of all kinds of cakes. You can find halwa - papdi and canned gulab jamun - on sale if you don't know how or don't want to cook it yourself. The simplest baked goods for the table can be puri (fluffy flatbreads), samosa (pies with vegetable and fruit fillings) and chapati (traditional bread in the form of flatbreads, preparations for it can be found in specialized stores). And baklava (baklava) and Turkish delight belong to Turkish cuisine.
ABOUT Definitely tea! For exoticism and variety, with milk and spices - ginger, cardamom, saffron, black pepper... For soft drinks, a drink based on lime and spices. Milk-yogurt cocktails with fruits - lassi - may be relevant.
AND From the traditions of the Indian holiday Diwali, you can borrow from decorating your home with a variety of lamps. In the old spirit there are tiny clay oil lamps, in the modern spirit there are electric garlands. Arranged or hung figurines and images of elephants, camels, and lotuses will add a special mood.
It is traditional for India to decorate the entire room for the holiday with flower garlands, as well as draperies with light fabrics. The national color scheme includes orange (saffron), green, white or cream, red (to burgundy), terracotta, and an abundance of gold. The currently fashionable paisley pattern, which in Russia is sometimes called the “Turkish cucumber,” comes from India and depicts a mango fruit. Use the pattern to decorate your holiday.
TO Of course, the atmosphere of the holiday will be preserved and supported by real Indian dances! Remember that belly dancing is a Middle Eastern culture. And it’s worth not only inviting professional performers, but the whole company learning a few characteristic moves to rock the dance floor.
N Finally, you can make an Indian block within the disco. Nowadays there is enough Indian dance music led by Arash and PanjabiMC.
1. What is the name of the country where Indians live?
1. From ancient times until the 19th century, India did not have a common name. Foreign tribes such as the Persians and Chinese called the country, like the Indus River, Sindhu. The Greeks pronounced its name as Indos or Indicos. That is, the country got its name from the name of the Indus River. The Muslims who conquered India in the 12th-13th centuries gave it the name Hindustan, which meant the country of the Hindus.
2. Capital of India?
2. Delhi
3. What is the sacred animal in India?
3. A cow is a sacred animal for Hindus, so there are many cows on the streets of even large cities. It was believed that everything coming from a cow was holy and had healing properties. To cleanse himself of sin, the Indian served a cow.
4. How do Indians greet?
In India it is not customary to shake hands. As a greeting, Hindus join their palms as if in prayer and raise their hands to their chin, shaking their heads and repeating “Namaste.” This is how every Indian greets his friends and guests.
5. National game of the Hindus?
5. Chess. In ancient India, the army consisted of infantry, cavalry, chariots and elephants. But the Indians believed that royal power did not lie in the number of warriors, but in the skillful leadership of the state. A wise Brahmin advisor is most useful to the king. In India, they invented a game for kings - chess (nowadays the chariot figurine is called a rook, and the adviser is called a queen).
6. hero of the book - Mowgli
6. A fairy tale by the famous English writer R. Kipling about a boy who grew up in the jungle. He was raised by wise animals -??? Which? The leader of the pack is Akela, the bear Balu, the panther Bagheera, the elephant Hathi, the boa constrictor KAA, the jackal.
7. Which river flows
7. GANGA
Oriental music is already playing in the hall.
The East is multifaceted and diverse like the starry sky. A lot of worthy peoples are united by this magic word - East
1But first, a word to those
Who loves you the most?
Who raised you, mentored you,
Who didn't get enough sleep at night?
I just had a messenger bring me good news:
Beyond a thousand lands there is a marvelous craftsman.
- The sparkle of your beauty captivates!
And the full moon loses its bright light,
He defeats any expert with his mind,
“Oh, Rusik,” After all, you are the sherbet of my soul!
O Prince, O light of my eyes,
We gathered you for a reason
Taste the dishes and share a toast.
Oriental hospitality can be felt in every corner of this room, and today you can taste and appreciate exotic overseas delicacies. For you - chocolate rivers, fruit banks, an Indian fairy tale, a sea of colors and celebrations
5And while you are having a snack, I would like to tell you one story that you may know, which you may hear for the first time. So this happened a few years ago. In one town, namely in the village of Burundai, in the most ordinary apartment, a miracle happened: a tiny boy weighing 2900 was born. The baby grew, grew, grew, grew and grew! Many different people appeared on his path, but he forever settled the most special ones in his heart. And so, so many years of desperate searches led him to the one with whom today he shares his holiday, to the one whose love and support is more important than anything in the world. (Irisha)
Competition winners! 
6I will be happy to share with you interesting facts about the history of birthday celebrations. This tradition was introduced by the ancient Egyptians. Initially, this day had the right to celebrate exclusively by pharaohs, kings, their heirs, and only men. The tradition of lighting candles on cakes originated in Greece. On the birthday of the moon goddess Artemis, they brought honey cakes, round as the moon, containing several candles, to her temple as a gift. (cake)
My youngest's birthday!!!28 years old!!! For a mother, children are always small! 
2He loves you for no particular reason:
For that. that you are a grandson. for that. that you are a son.
For that. that baby. for that. that you are growing.
For that. that he looks like his mom and dad.
And this love until the end of your days
He will remain your secret support! (grandfather)
3. It seems like yesterday
He was in a hurry to see you during the holidays,
Played naughty in the evenings
He happily teased the neighbors' dogs.
He has grown, you have not changed,
The same as many years ago.
You still know what happened and to whom,
Still the same look with sparkles.
Just look at her!
Well, who will say that this is grandma?!
Spectacular, full of energy and cheerful,
Beautiful, and smart, and sweetheart. (grandmother)
This development is a script for the New Year's speech of my 7A class, which had the honor of telling how the New Year is celebrated in India. Performance time 10 minutes. With this scenario we took 2nd place in the school. I hope that you will like it too.
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New Year in India.
(scenario for New Year's performance of 7th grade)
Performance time 10 minutes.
The backing track of the Indian guest's aria from the opera "Sadko" is played.
1 presenter:
Look! Look! I'll show you a fairy tale
I will tell you about the life of India.
She is free, like a proud bird,
She is beautiful, like the clear moon.
2 presenter:
You don't believe me, but believe me
And you will open the door to Wonderland.
There they sing so much that you want to dance.
1 presenter:
India...Countries are more diverse
In our world, apparently not.
The temple there is more beautiful than the other.
Both the sunset and the sunrise are beautiful there.
2 presenter:
Hindu temples are colored,
And their peaks strive upward,
The bas-reliefs are fabulously carved,
They decorated the top and bottom.
(an Indian girl comes out dancing to any Indian tune)
1 presenter:
How mysteriously beautiful
Indian dance,
hands are branches of wild willows,
that are so smooth.
2 presenter:
Like a thousand flowers
They suddenly fell from the sky.
Silk whisper, tambourine ringing
We've been bewitched!
Indian girl:
Namaskar!
1 presenter:
Translated from the Indian language - hello.
Indian girl:
Mera nam Lakshmi hai!
2 presenter:
Translated from Indian, my name is Lakshmi.
Indian girl:
Guys, I'm Indian.
I'm a foreigner girl.
Hello from India!
There are no thorny trees there,
But they grow in freedom
Palm trees and magnolia bushes.
1 presenter:
In Russia, the symbol of the New Year is a Christmas tree, but in India, what can you decorate?
Indian girl:
And we decorate the mango tree on the street or in the house. We hang nuts, fruits, sweets, garlands and toys on it.
2 presenter:
Is it true that in India the New Year can be celebrated as many as 4 times?
Indian girl:
Yes. In southern India, the New Year is celebrated, as in Russia, in December. In Northern India, New Year is celebrated in January. In many states, they believe that the New Year should be celebrated according to the lunar calendar, that is, in April. And many believe that the most correct New Year is autumn and celebrate it in October.
1 presenter:
What other traditions do you have for the New Year?
Indian girl:
New Year in India is celebrated very brightly and colorfully. Hindus decorate their houses with banana leaves. People apply henna tattoos on their bodies to attract good luck for the coming year. On New Year's Day, Hindus place a large number of lamps on the windowsills and roofs of houses that burn throughout the festive night, colorful fireworks are arranged in the sky, and girls launch small boats with lights along the waves.
2 presenter:
ABOUT! That's very beautiful! It looks like a fairy tale, like a miracle! Here in Russia, the most famous New Year's story is “The Irony of Fate, or Enjoy Your Bath.” Do you, in India, have a famous New Year's story?
Indian girl:
Of course have! And it’s called “Family Reunion, or Eternal Love!” See for yourself...
Indian girl:
Early Bombay morning. An Indian mother and her son are sitting on the porch of a poor Indian wreck.
Sketch “Family Reunion, or Eternal Love”
Mother: Good morning, son! Eat, you haven't eaten all night!
Son: Good morning, Mom. Who's my dad?
Mother: Oh, he was very rich and helped the poor….
Son: Oh mom, were we rich?
Mother: Yes, son! But one day there was a strong fire in which everyone died, and only you and I remained alive! And your dad disappeared somewhere...
Son: I swear, mom, we will be rich! Now I’ll go for a walk…..
(An Indian girl comes towards him and she dances. They fall in love with each other beautifully, in Indian style.)
Son: ABOUT! I've been looking for you for so long!
Daughter: Yes, but my father will not allow us to be together, because you are very poor...
Presenter 1: At this time, an evil Raja suddenly appears from the beautiful Indian bushes.
Rajah: Oh, criminal daughter! What is this ragamuffin doing next to you?
Son: Don't you dare shout at my beloved, evil Raja, I will protect her!
Rajah: Get away from my daughter, you ragamuffin! Otherwise I will strangle you!
Mother: Oh my son! I will save you! This is your father's dagger...
Presenter 2: the mother takes out a beautiful Indian dagger from her clothes and plunges it into the evil Raja right into the beautiful Indian chest...
Rajah: This is my dagger. I recognized him!
Son: It turns out that I am your son, dad!
Rajah: I'm dying, son, but I'm happy! Connect with this girl!
Son: But how can I unite with her, since she turns out to be my sister?
Rajah: no, my son, one day they gave me a baby... She was it...
Daughter: Dad, don't die in this happy Indian moment!
Mother: I will save you, oh my husband! I have a healing Indian balm from the beautiful Indian mountains.
(takes out a bottle from the folds of his clothes and pours the contents into the rajah’s mouth)
Rajah: ABOUT! Life seems to be flowing into me again! How happy I am!
Mother: And I am happy! Let's Dance!
Any Indian dance tune sounds (For example, “Jimmy-Jimmy”)
More students join the actors on stage, and everyone dances.
Dance diagram is as follows: (everyone on stage stands in a checkerboard pattern)
- We stand still, waving our arms, as if we were walking down the street.
- Hand to the left, palm up - showing the temple.
- The hand to the right, palm up, is also a temple.
- Place your hands with your palms together in front of your face, a slight bow - Indian beauty.
- Then raise your hands above your head with the back side - raja
- Then move your palms away from your chest several times - your heart.
- Hands under the chin, moving the head from left to right several times
- Spun around its axis.
- All children stand behind each other, hands up - the lotus is blooming.
When the children are rehearsing, I give the following commands:
Bollywood is an Indian film industry based in Mumbai, famous for producing a huge number of films every year that are watched all over the world. Bollywood actors and actresses are adored in India and many other countries. The genre of these films is different, but mostly they are very bright, this is exactly what your party should be - bright!
Since the holiday is themed, invitations should also not be standard; they should reflect the essence of the event. You can invite guests to the filming:
"Bollywood Pictures presents the Indian fairytale "Dance, Dance at the Energy Party!" You will find unexpected plot twists, dizzying special effects, exciting music and a stunning ending! Filming will take place on December 22, 2011 at... Starts at 19:00. Don't miss it !".
The host of the evening, who also happens to be the chief director, invites guests to take their seats in the hall. The main hall is designed as a cinema area. Portraits of Indian cinema stars are hung on the walls, on the screen there are stills from Indian films or a direct video projection of what is happening, the presenter is sitting on the director's chair, running around with a clapperboard, etc.
First, the company's management is invited to the stage to sum up the results of the outgoing year.
After the ceremonial part is completed, the presenter informs the audience that they have all passed the casting and have been approved as actors for the film that will be filmed today.
Then the lights go out and Raj Kapoor appears on the screen with a song about Japanese shoes. The voice-over begins the story about the bitter and difficult life of a Russian boy (Name of the General Director), whom an evil fate threw to distant India. Next comes a film in the style of Indian melodrama about the creation and formation of a company. At the end of the film, it is reported that a precious box is stolen, where the treasured talisman is kept, which guarantees the company prosperity in the next year. In order to pay the kidnappers an exorbitant ransom for the talisman, guests will not only have to participate in the filming, but also win the main prize in a quiz. Quiz questions will appear on screen throughout the evening.
So, filming begins! One shot, one take. Attention, motor! There are Indian dancers on stage who will not only demonstrate their skills to the guests, but will also give them an exciting master class.
Then, according to the plot, a performance by a group of company employees with a pre-prepared vocal number.
