There was joy all round
India’s Independence Eve was celebrated in great fervour and joy by members of the Massey University Indian Association at a colourful and vibrant function in Palmerston North on Saturday, August 14.
Nearly 400 people attended the eve at the Speirs Centre Auditorium in Palmerston North Boys High School. The independence eve was as colourful and full of cultural performances from different states of India followed by delicious Indian dinner.
The auditorium was jam packed with the people from ethnic Indian communities and local Kiwis from Palmerston North and surrounding towns, said Lovedeep Kaur, treasurer and event organizer of the association.
“Massey University Indian Association has organized the occasion - Indian Independence Eve on the 14th of August 2010 at the Speirs Centre Auditorium, Palmerston North Boys High School, from 5.30pm to 8pm.”
The India’s independence eve event was supported by various other ethnic Indian groups such as New Zealand Sikh Society, PN; Central Districts Indian Association, Inc. PN; Satsang Ramayan Mandali Central, PN; Kerala Association of Palmerston North and Manawatu Bengalee Society, PN.
The celebrations for India’s independence started with the Jyoti and Shree Ganesh ceremony followed by singing national Anthems of India and New Zealand. There were more than 15 stunning cultural performances were presented by various artists representing different states of India.
Massey University Vice-Chancellor Steve Maharey and National MP Mr Kanwaljit Singh Bakshi both enlightened the religious Jyoti and opened the programme.
Mr Maharey congratulated Indians for independemce and spoke about the Indians at Massey University and role of Association at Massey University.
Mr Bakshi spoke about the India’s Independence and how it is being celebrated in India. Everyone sitting in the auditorium followed him in raising the slogan “Jai Hind”.
Preet Mohinder Singh, association secretary, said that the main highlights of the programme were Bhartanattyam, the classical dance from South India, Thiruvathira, a traditional dance of ladies from Kerala state, Bhangra and Giddha from the Punjab state in their cultural attires.
Bollywood showed its colours with dances and songs and a medley based on Indian student life. There were dances from the Indian state of Bengal. There was a fashion show highlighting latest Indian fashion and bridal wear.
The event promises a foretaste of this diversity and multiculturalism that is also an inherent character of any Indian living in New Zealand. The other guests who attended the function were local MP Mr Iain Lees-Galloway and a senior representative from Indian High Commission.
Jaspreet Singh, president of Association, said that the association aimed to contribute towards strengthening Indian cultural awareness, promote service and serve as a social tie for the Massey university campus community.
“MUIA is not just for Indian or Indian-Kiwi students and staff; it welcomes all students and staff of Massey University who are interested to know about Indian culture, diversity and unique heritage.”
India’s Independence Eve was celebrated in great fervour and joy by members of the Massey University Indian Association at a colourful and vibrant function in Palmerston North on Saturday, August 14. Nearly 400 people attended the eve at the Speirs Centre Auditorium in Palmerston North Boys High...
India’s Independence Eve was celebrated in great fervour and joy by members of the Massey University Indian Association at a colourful and vibrant function in Palmerston North on Saturday, August 14.
Nearly 400 people attended the eve at the Speirs Centre Auditorium in Palmerston North Boys High School. The independence eve was as colourful and full of cultural performances from different states of India followed by delicious Indian dinner.
The auditorium was jam packed with the people from ethnic Indian communities and local Kiwis from Palmerston North and surrounding towns, said Lovedeep Kaur, treasurer and event organizer of the association.
“Massey University Indian Association has organized the occasion - Indian Independence Eve on the 14th of August 2010 at the Speirs Centre Auditorium, Palmerston North Boys High School, from 5.30pm to 8pm.”
The India’s independence eve event was supported by various other ethnic Indian groups such as New Zealand Sikh Society, PN; Central Districts Indian Association, Inc. PN; Satsang Ramayan Mandali Central, PN; Kerala Association of Palmerston North and Manawatu Bengalee Society, PN.
The celebrations for India’s independence started with the Jyoti and Shree Ganesh ceremony followed by singing national Anthems of India and New Zealand. There were more than 15 stunning cultural performances were presented by various artists representing different states of India.
Massey University Vice-Chancellor Steve Maharey and National MP Mr Kanwaljit Singh Bakshi both enlightened the religious Jyoti and opened the programme.
Mr Maharey congratulated Indians for independemce and spoke about the Indians at Massey University and role of Association at Massey University.
Mr Bakshi spoke about the India’s Independence and how it is being celebrated in India. Everyone sitting in the auditorium followed him in raising the slogan “Jai Hind”.
Preet Mohinder Singh, association secretary, said that the main highlights of the programme were Bhartanattyam, the classical dance from South India, Thiruvathira, a traditional dance of ladies from Kerala state, Bhangra and Giddha from the Punjab state in their cultural attires.
Bollywood showed its colours with dances and songs and a medley based on Indian student life. There were dances from the Indian state of Bengal. There was a fashion show highlighting latest Indian fashion and bridal wear.
The event promises a foretaste of this diversity and multiculturalism that is also an inherent character of any Indian living in New Zealand. The other guests who attended the function were local MP Mr Iain Lees-Galloway and a senior representative from Indian High Commission.
Jaspreet Singh, president of Association, said that the association aimed to contribute towards strengthening Indian cultural awareness, promote service and serve as a social tie for the Massey university campus community.
“MUIA is not just for Indian or Indian-Kiwi students and staff; it welcomes all students and staff of Massey University who are interested to know about Indian culture, diversity and unique heritage.”
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