The Manukau Indian Association celebrated Indian Independence Day on August 15 with fervour. Indian Weekender was the guest of honour at the event.
Various cultural programmes were organised and both young and old participated in the various song and dance performances.
President of Manukau Indian Association Ranjana Patel, Prithipal Singh, Manish Tanna and Balubhai Mistry addressed the audience and wished them happy independence day.
Kaushal Dhar ably managed the proceedings, inspiring the audience to stay fired up in the emotional spirit that imbued the day.
Everyone present sang the national anthem and the event ended with finger food and tea for all present.
Kanwaljit Singh Bakshi, National MP, also attended the function.