SU Diwali Dinner

Tuesday 21 October 2025

7pm - 9pm

Namaste Village 1 Eastern Esplanade

🪔 Diwali Buffet at Namaste Village 🪔

Celebrate the Festival of Lights with good food, a drink, and great company! Join your VP Southend Rebecca at Namaste Village for a delicious Diwali buffet and soak up the festive vibes. ✨

Enjoy a specially curated menu**:
🥗 Starter: Beetroot Kebab
🍛 Main: Paneer Lababdar
🍚 Sides: Tadka Daal, Rice, Butter Naan
🥤 Soft Drink: Coke, Coke Zero or Lemonade

** Please check with the restaurant regarding allergens

All this for just £4 per student — a perfect way to celebrate, relax, and enjoy the festival with friends! 🌟

🎉 Event Details:
đź•“ Time: 7PM
📍 Location: Namaste Village ( Namaste Village Map Link )
đź’« Who can join: All students welcome - you'll need to purchase a ticket to join the event (1 ticket per student). Tickets are limited and close at 4pm Friday 17th October so book now to avoid dissapointment! 

 

FAQs

Q: Do I need to arrive at the beginning?

A: In order to participate please make sure you arrive at the start as the event will begin promplty

Q: Do I have to stay until the end?

A: It would be best to stay the whole time to get to take part in the full activity

Q: Do I need to bring money?

A: You can bring some money to buy more drinks if wanting to but you do get the meal and one drink included in the ticket 

Q: Will there be alcohol?

A: The meal includes a soft drink and there will be options to buy other drinks

Q: Can I come by myself?

A: Absolutely! Events are a great place to meet new people, lots of students come alone and meet people

Q: How do I find the location?

A: This event is taking place in Namaste Village, a maps link is in the description above

 

 

If you have any further questions about this event please don't hesitate to email susouthend@essex.ac.uk

 

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