Google BengaluruS Diwali Celebration Goes Viral, Sparking Social Media Buzz
BENGALURU – A recent Diwali celebration hosted by Google’s Bengaluru office has captured widespread attention after videos showcasing lavish employee gifts – including suitcases – circulated widely on social media. The event, lauded for its elaborate decorations and festive spirit, has prompted a mix of admiration and playful envy online.
The celebration highlights Google’s investment in employee recognition and its commitment to recognizing cultural events within its diverse workforce. The viral response underscores the growing trend of companies prioritizing employee experience, particularly during significant cultural festivals. While the cost of the gifts remains undisclosed, the gesture has ignited conversation about workplace perks and festive celebrations.
A video posted by Nikita Sharma went viral within a day,garnering 1.5 million views. The footage showcased the festive atmosphere and the generous gifts presented to Google employees.
Social media users reacted with a range of responses. Some playfully lamented missing out on the celebration, with one user writing, “Oh god.Why is Insta teasing me with all these diwali gift reels,” and another requesting, ”bss karo (please stop).” Others expressed lighthearted jealousy, commenting, “Ase kisi ko jealous ni feel kraya krte bura lgta h (Don’t make peopel feel jealous like this. We feel bad).” Several users contrasted the Google celebration with their own more modest Diwali observances, with one remarking, “We ate our own food and got Haldirams. Thanks bye.”
