Malayali Samajam celebrates Kerala’s ethos in NZ
The Auckland Malayali Samajam has dedicated itself to preserve and promote the unique culture of the state by name Kerala in the southern part of India. Kerala has a multicultural society of Hindus, Muslims and Christians living in harmony from times immemorial. Keralites have a very broadminded culture, which permits mutual respect of social and cultural aspects.
The same attitudes and values are brought to New Zealand. This is particularly relevant and valuable for the younger generation born and raised here and who came here at a very young age. Currently, the Samajam membership is about two thousand (five hundred families with an average of four members per family) and the majority of them reside in Auckland region/district of New Zealand.
Auckland Malayali Samajam was established in the year 1997 as a not-for-profit socio-cultural organisation. It was registered as an incorporated society according to the Societies Act, 1908 on 29th November 1999 and as a charitable entity under the Charities Act 2005, on 30th June 2008.
The key objectives of Samajam include fostering contacts, friendship and understanding among Malayali and other ethnic communities of New Zealand, organising educational activities to add value to the culture and society, organising cultural programmes for making contributions to institutions such as Cancer Society of New Zealand.
Some of the cultural events we celebrate are Onam (traditional harvest festival of Kerala), Christmas, Kerala Piravi, Vishu and Easter. We have activities involving multi ethnic group such as Love-All Badminton tournament, Soccer tournament, cricket and volleyball.
The Samajam started their 2009-2010 activities by giving ‘Pranamam to Parents’. The programme named “Matha-Pitha Vandhanam” held on June 6 last year was dedicated to our parents with special songs, dances and speech to suit parents’ taste. Major attraction was the talk on “Ways to lead a happy life” by Prof T O Poulose. Traditional meals were prepared and served by the committee members to all.
Samajam Yuvajanotsavam, conducted as part of Independence Day celebrations on August 15 last year at Mt Roskil War Memorial Hall for our children aged 15 and under, was one of the most long awaited programmes of the year. The children who participated showed their extreme commitment and dedication in performing on the stage. Yuvajanotsav 2009 proved that, there is no dearth of budding talents in our community.
Apart from Onam Extravaganza, the traditional programme of Kerala, this year’s committee is coming up with Starnite 2010 bringing Cine artists from Kerala - Jagathy Sreekumar, Kalpana, Indrans, Tiny Tom and Playback Singer Vidhu Pratap and Deepti the classical dancer.
The show is being held on May 1, 2010 Saturday at Bruce Mason Centre, Takapuna, Auckland. Preparations are already on for receiving artists and ticket sales are progressing.
The two who were leading the Samajam of 2009-2010 are: Sasi Nambissan (President) and Jomichen (Secretary). Other Committee members are: Priya Coray (Vice President), Aby Joseph (Joint Secretary), Venugopalan Nair (Treasurer) Executive Committee members: Sreekumar Puli, Roy Pallimalil, Roy Varghese and Roy Francis.
Their tenure will be completed with a final program with Vishu and Easter celebrations, AGM and Election of new office bearers on May 15, 2010.
Editor’s note: Indian Weekender profiles ethnic Indian organisations from time to time. Organisations are invited to send articles about themselves and reports about their activities along with any photographs for publication. Send yopur contributions to editor@indianweekender.co.nz
The Auckland Malayali Samajam has dedicated itself to preserve and promote the unique culture of the state by name Kerala in the southern part of India. Kerala has a multicultural society of Hindus, Muslims and Christians living in harmony from times immemorial. Keralites have a very broadminded...
The Auckland Malayali Samajam has dedicated itself to preserve and promote the unique culture of the state by name Kerala in the southern part of India. Kerala has a multicultural society of Hindus, Muslims and Christians living in harmony from times immemorial. Keralites have a very broadminded culture, which permits mutual respect of social and cultural aspects.
The same attitudes and values are brought to New Zealand. This is particularly relevant and valuable for the younger generation born and raised here and who came here at a very young age. Currently, the Samajam membership is about two thousand (five hundred families with an average of four members per family) and the majority of them reside in Auckland region/district of New Zealand.
Auckland Malayali Samajam was established in the year 1997 as a not-for-profit socio-cultural organisation. It was registered as an incorporated society according to the Societies Act, 1908 on 29th November 1999 and as a charitable entity under the Charities Act 2005, on 30th June 2008.
The key objectives of Samajam include fostering contacts, friendship and understanding among Malayali and other ethnic communities of New Zealand, organising educational activities to add value to the culture and society, organising cultural programmes for making contributions to institutions such as Cancer Society of New Zealand.
Some of the cultural events we celebrate are Onam (traditional harvest festival of Kerala), Christmas, Kerala Piravi, Vishu and Easter. We have activities involving multi ethnic group such as Love-All Badminton tournament, Soccer tournament, cricket and volleyball.
The Samajam started their 2009-2010 activities by giving ‘Pranamam to Parents’. The programme named “Matha-Pitha Vandhanam” held on June 6 last year was dedicated to our parents with special songs, dances and speech to suit parents’ taste. Major attraction was the talk on “Ways to lead a happy life” by Prof T O Poulose. Traditional meals were prepared and served by the committee members to all.
Samajam Yuvajanotsavam, conducted as part of Independence Day celebrations on August 15 last year at Mt Roskil War Memorial Hall for our children aged 15 and under, was one of the most long awaited programmes of the year. The children who participated showed their extreme commitment and dedication in performing on the stage. Yuvajanotsav 2009 proved that, there is no dearth of budding talents in our community.
Apart from Onam Extravaganza, the traditional programme of Kerala, this year’s committee is coming up with Starnite 2010 bringing Cine artists from Kerala - Jagathy Sreekumar, Kalpana, Indrans, Tiny Tom and Playback Singer Vidhu Pratap and Deepti the classical dancer.
The show is being held on May 1, 2010 Saturday at Bruce Mason Centre, Takapuna, Auckland. Preparations are already on for receiving artists and ticket sales are progressing.
The two who were leading the Samajam of 2009-2010 are: Sasi Nambissan (President) and Jomichen (Secretary). Other Committee members are: Priya Coray (Vice President), Aby Joseph (Joint Secretary), Venugopalan Nair (Treasurer) Executive Committee members: Sreekumar Puli, Roy Pallimalil, Roy Varghese and Roy Francis.
Their tenure will be completed with a final program with Vishu and Easter celebrations, AGM and Election of new office bearers on May 15, 2010.
Editor’s note: Indian Weekender profiles ethnic Indian organisations from time to time. Organisations are invited to send articles about themselves and reports about their activities along with any photographs for publication. Send yopur contributions to editor@indianweekender.co.nz
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