Tonight is arguably the biggest night of the year for many.
(From left) Bharti, Monisha, Vasanthi and Sameer are a few youngsters in this specially shot photograph who are ready to greet 2016 in their PJs!
It’s always a sign that you’ve had a smashing NYE party when you have no recollection of the events that transpired, on waking up on January 1. Tonight is arguably the biggest night of the year for many. And no doubt, people from across the world are gearing up to welcome 2016 with pomp and show while being dressed to the nines and downing innumerable glasses of their favourite tipple.
But for many youngsters, staying at home and doing their own thing, in their PJs no less, is the way forward. With reasons that vary from steering clear of crowds to wanting some time alone for reflecting on the direction their lives are going, they’re consciously trying to give the parties a miss or just spend it with close friends.
Ashwini Kaikini, a professional dancer, is a regular on the party circuit. This year, she chooses to do something different — staying home and catching a movie or two while sipping on wine and nibbling on cheese. “I think I’ll also order in some nice food and a decadent cake, perhaps. My parents are also home so we’ll have some time with each other too,” she says, adding, “I think NYE parties are over-hyped, annoying, crowded and ridiculously expensive. I also want to spend some time alone, while welcoming the new year since I feel it needs to be a solemn occasion.”
For 24-year-old Isaac Nico, a copywriter, dancing is something he loves, but the wild, unruly crowds keep him away from making it to the most hyped parties around town. “According to me, home is where the party is. I love partying but I cannot stomach the crowds on NYE. Dancing is something I enjoy and I’ve invited four friends over. We’re just going to be chatting, playing pool and busting some moves,” shares Nico, adding, “It’s so much more peaceful at home, where you can actually hear yourself think.” Psychologist Swarnalatha Iyer believes that this trend is a change towards something better. “If it’s not to escape from reality and shut themselves up from the world, it’s a good thing. The reason this trend is on the rise is because people are constantly on their phones and computers, and they are suddenly realising a need to go back to their roots, spend time with their family and slow down a little bit,” reasons Iyer.
While some choose to dance the night away, others are serious about their food, like Pawan Mahalingam. This young lad plans to spend the night cooking up an elaborate meal, and sharing it with his new wife, Vidya. “For me everything revolves around food. So I’ve chosen a theme — Mexican. We’re going to be making tacos, nachos, Mexican-themed salads and cocktails, and desserts like churros. My parents live in the same building so they’ll come over for a bit too,” he tells us. When asked about why he is opting to stay home, he says “It’s our first NYE together, so we want it to be sweet and easy. Rubbing shoulders with perfect strangers is not how we picture it,” he explains. Others have more grim reasons. “My brother passed away five years ago. So we stopped going out on NYE. We stay up late, cut a cake and just spend time with each other,” says Neelima Somashekar, who works with an NGO in the city. So whether you’re stepping out or staying in, here’s wishing everyone a safe NYE.
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