{"id":866897,"date":"2025-12-15T10:37:09","date_gmt":"2025-12-15T10:37:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.capgemini.com\/be-en\/?post_type=story&#038;p=866897"},"modified":"2025-12-15T10:41:43","modified_gmt":"2025-12-15T10:41:43","slug":"diwali-food-festival-a-night-of-lights-laughter-and-global-flavors","status":"publish","type":"story","link":"https:\/\/www.capgemini.com\/be-en\/news\/inside-stories\/diwali-food-festival-a-night-of-lights-laughter-and-global-flavors\/","title":{"rendered":"Diwali &amp; Food Festival: A Night of lights, laughter, and global flavors"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-cg-blocks-hero-bleed-banner\"><div class=\"hero-bleed-mp-banner wp-block-cg-blocks-hero-bleed-banner no-overlay  is-image has-card\" data-nav-menu-position=\"no-overlay\" data-nav-menu-text-color=\"black\" data-fp-desktop-x=\"0.54\" data-fp-desktop-y=\"0.43\" data-fp-tablet-x=\"0.54\" data-fp-tablet-y=\"0.43\" data-fp-mobile-x=\"0.54\" data-fp-mobile-y=\"0.43\" data-hero-bleed-attributes=\"\"><div class=\"hero-image d-block\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.capgemini.com\/be-en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2025\/12\/Diwali-food-fest-web-banner.jpg?w=2880&amp;quality=70 1x, https:\/\/www.capgemini.com\/be-en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2025\/12\/Diwali-food-fest-web-banner.jpg?w=2880&amp;quality=70 2x\" media=\"(min-width: 1500px)\"\/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.capgemini.com\/be-en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2025\/12\/Diwali-food-fest-web-banner.jpg?w=1440&amp;quality=70 1x, https:\/\/www.capgemini.com\/be-en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2025\/12\/Diwali-food-fest-web-banner.jpg?w=2880&amp;quality=70 2x\" media=\"(min-width: 992px)\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"100%\" height=\"100%\" src=\"https:\/\/www.capgemini.com\/be-en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2025\/12\/Diwali-food-fest-web-banner.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/picture><\/div><div class=\"header-line hero-bg-shape\"><\/div><div class=\"container\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-12 col-md-6 col-lg-6\"><div class=\"content-box-wrapper\"><div class=\"content-box is-short centralized\"><span class=\"title-tag story-title-tag\">Digital Inclusion<\/span><h1 class=\"title\">Diwali &amp; Food Festival: A Night of lights, laughter, and global flavors<\/h1><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-cg-blocks-group undefined section section--article-content\"><div class=\"article-main-content\"><div class=\"container\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-12 col-md-1\"><nav class=\"article-social\"><ul class=\"social-nav\"><li class=\"ip-order-fb\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer\/sharer.php?u=https:\/\/www.capgemini.com\/be-en\/?post_type=story&amp;p=866897\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"opens in a new window\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"icon-fb\"><\/i><span class=\"sr-only\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\"ip-order-li\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/sharing\/share-offsite\/?url=https:\/\/www.capgemini.com\/be-en\/?post_type=story&amp;p=866897\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"opens in a new window\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"icon-li\"><\/i><span class=\"sr-only\">Linkedin<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div><div class=\"col-12 col-md-11 col-lg-10\"><div class=\"article-text article-quote-text\">\n<p><strong>This November brought a special kind of magic &#8211; a celebration that blended cultures, flavors, and traditions into one unforgettable evening. On November 12th, as the clock struck 5 PM, the Atrium at PARK7 was lit up with lights and vibrant decorations and the whole place came alive with excited conversations, music and the irresistible aroma of dishes from around the world.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It was time for Diwali celebration and our 3rd Multicultural Food Festival, and this year\u2019s celebration was bigger and brighter than ever before &#8211; thanks to the fantastic collaboration with the LAL community!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"768\" width=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.capgemini.com\/be-en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2025\/12\/Diwali___Food_Festival__1_.jpg?w=960\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-882631\" style=\"width:750px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.capgemini.com\/be-en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2025\/12\/Diwali___Food_Festival__1_.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.capgemini.com\/be-en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2025\/12\/Diwali___Food_Festival__1_.jpg?resize=300,225 300w, https:\/\/www.capgemini.com\/be-en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2025\/12\/Diwali___Food_Festival__1_.jpg?resize=768,576 768w, https:\/\/www.capgemini.com\/be-en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2025\/12\/Diwali___Food_Festival__1_.jpg?resize=1024,768 1024w, https:\/\/www.capgemini.com\/be-en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2025\/12\/Diwali___Food_Festival__1_.jpg?resize=1536,1152 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-world-on-a-plate\">The world on a plate<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Imagine walking into a space where every corner tells a story through food. There were&nbsp;<strong>8&nbsp;food stalls<\/strong>&nbsp;representing&nbsp;<strong>4 continents: Africa, Asia, Europe, and South America<\/strong>. Each stall was a doorway to a different culture, offering traditional dishes lovingly prepared and shared by our own colleagues. From spicy African delicacies to sweet European treats, from the rich flavors of Asia to the zest of South American cuisine, every bite was a new experience and a journey across cultures!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our colleagues didn\u2019t just taste food, they tasted stories, heritage, and the warmth of shared traditions. It was about learning from one another and celebrating the diversity that makes our community so unique.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"768\" width=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.capgemini.com\/be-en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2024\/12\/Food_Stall__2_.jpg?w=960\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-882632\" style=\"width:750px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.capgemini.com\/be-en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2024\/12\/Food_Stall__2_.jpg 2040w, https:\/\/www.capgemini.com\/be-en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2024\/12\/Food_Stall__2_.jpg?resize=300,225 300w, https:\/\/www.capgemini.com\/be-en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2024\/12\/Food_Stall__2_.jpg?resize=768,576 768w, https:\/\/www.capgemini.com\/be-en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2024\/12\/Food_Stall__2_.jpg?resize=1024,768 1024w, https:\/\/www.capgemini.com\/be-en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2024\/12\/Food_Stall__2_.jpg?resize=1536,1152 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-diwali-lighting-up-the-celebration-and-adding-sparkles\">Diwali: Lighting up the celebration and adding sparkles<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The evening was more than just food, it was about celebration! Our colleagues also embraced the vibrant spirit of&nbsp;<strong>Diwali, the Indian Festival of Lights<\/strong>&nbsp;with music, dance, and glittering decorations. The place sparkled with lights, laughter, and joy as colleagues dressed in traditional attire, shared festive treats, and danced happily, turning the event into a cultural extravaganza! It was a true celebration of togetherness that warmed hearts and lit up faces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"576\" width=\"1024\" data-id=\"882633\" src=\"https:\/\/www.capgemini.com\/be-en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2024\/12\/Diwali.jpg?w=960\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-882633\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.capgemini.com\/be-en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2024\/12\/Diwali.jpg 1041w, https:\/\/www.capgemini.com\/be-en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2024\/12\/Diwali.jpg?resize=300,169 300w, https:\/\/www.capgemini.com\/be-en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2024\/12\/Diwali.jpg?resize=768,432 768w, https:\/\/www.capgemini.com\/be-en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2024\/12\/Diwali.jpg?resize=1024,576 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"768\" width=\"1024\" data-id=\"882634\" src=\"https:\/\/www.capgemini.com\/be-en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2024\/12\/Diwali___Food_festival_celebration.jpg?w=960\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-882634\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.capgemini.com\/be-en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2024\/12\/Diwali___Food_festival_celebration.jpg 4032w, https:\/\/www.capgemini.com\/be-en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2024\/12\/Diwali___Food_festival_celebration.jpg?resize=300,225 300w, https:\/\/www.capgemini.com\/be-en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2024\/12\/Diwali___Food_festival_celebration.jpg?resize=768,576 768w, https:\/\/www.capgemini.com\/be-en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2024\/12\/Diwali___Food_festival_celebration.jpg?resize=1024,768 1024w, https:\/\/www.capgemini.com\/be-en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2024\/12\/Diwali___Food_festival_celebration.jpg?resize=1536,1152 1536w, https:\/\/www.capgemini.com\/be-en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2024\/12\/Diwali___Food_festival_celebration.jpg?resize=2048,1536 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-why-this-evening-mattered\">Why this evening mattered<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This wasn\u2019t just an event; it was a celebration of&nbsp;<strong>connection, inclusion, and belonging<\/strong>. Every smile, every shared dish, and every dance step reminded us of the beauty of unity in diversity. It showed us that when we come together, whether through food, music, or tradition, we create something extraordinary. It\u2019s also about learning from one another, embracing differences, and finding common joy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-3 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"1024\" width=\"768\" data-id=\"882637\" src=\"https:\/\/www.capgemini.com\/be-en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2024\/12\/African_cuisine_-_4-rotated.jpg?w=768\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-882637\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.capgemini.com\/be-en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2024\/12\/African_cuisine_-_4-rotated.jpg 3072w, https:\/\/www.capgemini.com\/be-en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2024\/12\/African_cuisine_-_4-rotated.jpg?resize=225,300 225w, https:\/\/www.capgemini.com\/be-en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2024\/12\/African_cuisine_-_4-rotated.jpg?resize=768,1024 768w, https:\/\/www.capgemini.com\/be-en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2024\/12\/African_cuisine_-_4-rotated.jpg?resize=1152,1536 1152w, https:\/\/www.capgemini.com\/be-en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2024\/12\/African_cuisine_-_4-rotated.jpg?resize=1536,2048 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"1024\" width=\"768\" data-id=\"882636\" src=\"https:\/\/www.capgemini.com\/be-en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2024\/12\/Drinks_5_.jpg?w=768\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-882636\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.capgemini.com\/be-en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2024\/12\/Drinks_5_.jpg 3024w, https:\/\/www.capgemini.com\/be-en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2024\/12\/Drinks_5_.jpg?resize=225,300 225w, https:\/\/www.capgemini.com\/be-en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2024\/12\/Drinks_5_.jpg?resize=768,1024 768w, https:\/\/www.capgemini.com\/be-en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2024\/12\/Drinks_5_.jpg?resize=1152,1536 1152w, https:\/\/www.capgemini.com\/be-en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2024\/12\/Drinks_5_.jpg?resize=1536,2048 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"392\" data-id=\"882635\" src=\"https:\/\/www.capgemini.com\/be-en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2024\/12\/Food_Stall.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-882635\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.capgemini.com\/be-en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2024\/12\/Food_Stall.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.capgemini.com\/be-en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2024\/12\/Food_Stall.jpg?resize=300,235 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-looking-forward\">Looking forward<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This was our&nbsp;<strong>third edition of the Multicultural Food Festival,<\/strong>&nbsp;and each year it grows bigger, better, and more exciting. The enthusiasm and participation of our colleagues show how much this event means to everyone. We can\u2019t wait to see what next year brings\u2014<strong>more flavors, more cultures, and more moments of togetherness<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A heartfelt thank you to our CSR team, the organizers, and everyone who made these celebrations possible. It was a fun, inclusive event with enthusiastic colleagues and fabulous festivities. From tasting delicious food from all over the world to experiencing the sparkling moments of Diwali, our Capgemini Belgium colleagues had a glittery and deliciously unforgettable experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"998\" width=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.capgemini.com\/be-en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2024\/12\/Tunichian_Cuisine__3_.jpg?w=960\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-882638\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.capgemini.com\/be-en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2024\/12\/Tunichian_Cuisine__3_.jpg 3041w, https:\/\/www.capgemini.com\/be-en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2024\/12\/Tunichian_Cuisine__3_.jpg?resize=300,293 300w, https:\/\/www.capgemini.com\/be-en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2024\/12\/Tunichian_Cuisine__3_.jpg?resize=768,749 768w, https:\/\/www.capgemini.com\/be-en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2024\/12\/Tunichian_Cuisine__3_.jpg?resize=1024,998 1024w, https:\/\/www.capgemini.com\/be-en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2024\/12\/Tunichian_Cuisine__3_.jpg?resize=1536,1498 1536w, https:\/\/www.capgemini.com\/be-en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2024\/12\/Tunichian_Cuisine__3_.jpg?resize=2048,1997 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Click below to learn more about CSR at Capgemini.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--3\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.capgemini.com\/be-en\/about-us\/csr\/\">Learn more<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n\n\n<section class=\"section latestStoriesBlock \"><div class=\"container\"><div class=\"contentTitle\"><h2 class=\"story-heading\">Inside stories<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"row\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-md-4 col-lg-8\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"storyBox \">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"imageWrapper focused-image-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.capgemini.com\/be-en\/news\/inside-stories\/unlocking-sustainability-through-play-capgeminis-eco-escape-game-2025\/\" aria-label=\"Unlocking Sustainability through Play: Capgemini\u2019s Eco-Escape game 2025\"  tabindex=\"-1\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<picture>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.capgemini.com\/be-en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2025\/08\/CSR-ECO-GAME-web-banner.jpg?w=1024&#038;quality=70\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tmedia=\"(min-width: 992px)\"\/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.capgemini.com\/be-en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2025\/08\/CSR-ECO-GAME-web-banner.jpg?w=1024&#038;quality=70\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tmedia=\"(min-width: 768px)\"\/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.capgemini.com\/be-en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2025\/08\/CSR-ECO-GAME-web-banner.jpg?w=500&#038;quality=70\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tmedia=\"(min-width: 0)\"\/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.capgemini.com\/be-en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2025\/08\/CSR-ECO-GAME-web-banner.jpg\" alt=\"\" style=\"object-position: 0% 0%; object-fit: cover;\" class=\"focused-image\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/picture>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"storyInfo\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"storyTag\">Digital inclusion<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"storyTitle\" href=\"https:\/\/www.capgemini.com\/be-en\/news\/inside-stories\/unlocking-sustainability-through-play-capgeminis-eco-escape-game-2025\/\" aria-label=\"Unlocking Sustainability through Play: Capgemini\u2019s Eco-Escape game 2025\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"story-subtitle\">Unlocking Sustainability through Play: Capgemini\u2019s Eco-Escape game 2025<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>At Capgemini, we believe that sustainability starts with awareness, collaboration, and action. 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