Today the girls celebrated Raksha Bandhan Festival at the destitute boys home with the new addition of 7 Australian volunteers! Raksha Bandhan festival is a Hindu festival meaning 'the bond of protection' and it celebrates the relationship between brothers and sisters. The ceremony involves the tying of a 'rakhi' (sacred thread) by a sister on her brothers wrist.
Kerry: "It was so nice to take part in the Raksha Bandhan festival. Especially because it makes the boys feel special and a part of the festival when they either don't have sisters or can't be with them on that day. The process just highlights that at the destitute boys home they are a family and now we too feel a part of that family"
Kerry tying her 'rakhi' on one of the boys wrist.
Lucy: "This morning at the destitute boys home was so special. We gave every boy thread bracelets and sweets as part of a brother-sister festival - Raksha Bandhan. The boys were so happy to see us and really enjoyed photo time afterwards!"
Lucy tying her rakhi on one of the boys.
Afterwards the girls distributed sweets and fruit to all.
Happy Raksha Bandhan!
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