The Dalhousie Institute Winter Carnival, in association with t2, held within the club grounds on January 21, was a celebration of food, culture, and laughter, bringing together members of all ages in a joyous fusion of community spirit and winter delight. Successfully reviving the heartwarming traditions of yesteryears after a brief hiatus during the pandemic, the carnival sported a variety of stalls ranging from food to plants to jewellery; traditional DI games like Guess the Weight of the Cake and How Many Toffees in the Jar; and the presence of DJ Gurmeet Singh, who kept attendees grooving along to popular English music through the day. Essentially fostering the sense of community that has always been an integral part of the Dalhousie Institute’s cultural heritage, the Winter Carnival was an absolute delight, solidifying its place as a cherished tradition that continues to unite members across generations. t2 gets you glimpses…
(L-R) Alamgir Ghaffar, Ashim Kumar Nandy, Natalie Pote, Wilson Andrews, Kimberly Quinn, Aanya O’Brien, Zeenat Lokhandwala and Candice Francis joined in the fun with their families. “The carnival is a DI tradition, and it’s great to see it back in full swing,” said Alamgir.
Shyam and Anita Jagtiani posed very happily for the camera. “We’ve been members for nearly 30 years now, and we’ve seen the DI through all ups and downs. The carnival always brings back good memories,” they said.
(L-R) Noel Fernandes, Winston Lunnon, Anita Lunnon, Gary Porteous, and Paula Fernandes were joined by Anita’s cousins, who were visiting from the UK. “We’ve been coming to the carnival ever since it started. It’s good to see the progress through the years. We’ve eaten everything from the stalls!” they laughed.
(L-R) Joshua, Lorenzo, Kohana and Ria were spotted having a jolly good time. “The vibe is great. We’re enjoying it very much, and it’s a fun way to just chill with your friends,” they said.