How to Celebrate Rakhi Abroad
Rakhi or
Rakshabandhan is a widely celebrated festival among Indians. It is the festival
that celebrates the sacred bond shared between a brother and a sister and
honours the sanctity of sisterly, brotherly love and protection. With such a
sweet intention behind it, Rakhi is celebrated by Indians all across the world.
Despite differences
and distances, brothers and sisters connect with each other on this auspicious
day and rejoice the love and bond that they share together. Even if you are in
different countries or continents, it is still possible to celebrate Rakhi with
your siblings. Here is a list of ways how you can make your sibling feel
special and loved, in a different country, on the day of Rakshabandhan.
·
Prepare
–
The most important step for any smooth celebration is preparation! And you need
to be extra meticulous if you want to celebrate Rakhi in another country. Most
quintessential Indian items, foods and delicacies are not readily available in
foreign places. Make sure you purchase all the necessary items beforehand such
as sweets, incense, diya, etc.
·
Buy
the Rakhi – Local Indian Markets are filled with
colourful Rakhis on this day, but that is not the case abroad. Your best option
is the internet for a wide range of Rakhi choices. If your sibling resides
abroad, you can send rakhi online to USA,
UK, Australia, Japan or any other country in the world.
·
Dress
up –
Indian festivals are incomplete without traditional attires. Make sure you take
the time to shop for a stunning traditional outfit on this auspicious day and
let your inner desi shine. Don’t forget make-up as well as chunky jewellery.
· Video-call
–
If you and your sibling reside abroad together, then you should definitely
arrange a Rakshabandhan ritual ceremony together to celebrate. But if you are
separated by distance, you can always conduct a video-calling session to
celebrate Rakhi virtually.
·
Gifts
–
Do not forget to send your sibling lot’s of gifts on this special day.
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