Bhartiya Samaj celebrates Indian Independence Day
This year Bhartiya Samaj celebrated Indian Independence Day on Sunday August 15 at ASB Theatre in AOTEA Centre, Auckland, with pomp and grandeur with a variety of cultural programmess.
The event stated with traditional Maori elders song, exchange of the flags and the blessings for the whole event the Indian flag was hoisted by Mrs. Vijaya Vaidyanatth CEO Waitakere city council, at the Foyer and delivered a patriotic speech to the audience of thousands and many dignitaries including MP and opposition leader Phil Goff, MPs from Labour and National party and Mayor of Manukau.
Following the flag hoisting the Indian National anthem was sung by all those were present led by Bhartiya Samaj Chairman Jeet Suchdev.
It was attended by more than 3000 people and lasted four hours with a variety of cultural fare.
At around 12.00 pm Hon. Prime Minister John Key arrived and was welcomed by Mr Jeet Suchdev and his executive team. Mr Suchdev delivered his welcome address to all and greeted every one on the occasion of the achievement of the 63rd anniversary of India Independence with his wonderful speech.
He then invited Prime Minister Hon. John Key on to the stage garlanded him and requested him to honour several persons of Indian origin for their excellent community services they have contributed in NZ
Among them were Mrs.Sukhi Turner DNZM Ex Mayor of Denudin, Dr.Kanti Patel QSM, Dr.Askar Kukkady, Mr.Hemant Prashar JP, Dr.Parma Nand
Addressing the gathering, Mr Key thanked the Indian community for their valuable contribution in NZ at various levels. He also assured that his government would continue to give the necessary support to all of the Indian community for them to contribute even more to the NZ economy. He also passed on his grievances for the flood affected India’s neighbouring country Pakistan. He promised that he and his team will continue to work closely with India and looking forward for FTA with India.
Mr Goff greeted Indians on the 63rd Independence Day and also acknowledged the level of contribution as Kiwi Indians. He also expressed his condolences to Pakistan for those people killed and the areas affected due to the recent floods.
Auckland Mayor John Banks also acknowledged and thanked Mr. Sachdev and his team for putting up such a wonderful celebration in Auckland.
Followed by the Auckland Mayor other dignitaries such as Hon. Pansy Wang Minister of Ethnic Affairs, Mr. Winston Peters and others have greeted the Kiwi Indians and Indians around the globe.
This year Bhartiya Samaj celebrated Indian Independence Day on Sunday August 15 at ASB Theatre in AOTEA Centre, Auckland, with pomp and grandeur with a variety of cultural programmess.
The event stated with traditional Maori elders song, exchange of the flags and the blessings for the whole event...
This year Bhartiya Samaj celebrated Indian Independence Day on Sunday August 15 at ASB Theatre in AOTEA Centre, Auckland, with pomp and grandeur with a variety of cultural programmess.
The event stated with traditional Maori elders song, exchange of the flags and the blessings for the whole event the Indian flag was hoisted by Mrs. Vijaya Vaidyanatth CEO Waitakere city council, at the Foyer and delivered a patriotic speech to the audience of thousands and many dignitaries including MP and opposition leader Phil Goff, MPs from Labour and National party and Mayor of Manukau.
Following the flag hoisting the Indian National anthem was sung by all those were present led by Bhartiya Samaj Chairman Jeet Suchdev.
It was attended by more than 3000 people and lasted four hours with a variety of cultural fare.
At around 12.00 pm Hon. Prime Minister John Key arrived and was welcomed by Mr Jeet Suchdev and his executive team. Mr Suchdev delivered his welcome address to all and greeted every one on the occasion of the achievement of the 63rd anniversary of India Independence with his wonderful speech.
He then invited Prime Minister Hon. John Key on to the stage garlanded him and requested him to honour several persons of Indian origin for their excellent community services they have contributed in NZ
Among them were Mrs.Sukhi Turner DNZM Ex Mayor of Denudin, Dr.Kanti Patel QSM, Dr.Askar Kukkady, Mr.Hemant Prashar JP, Dr.Parma Nand
Addressing the gathering, Mr Key thanked the Indian community for their valuable contribution in NZ at various levels. He also assured that his government would continue to give the necessary support to all of the Indian community for them to contribute even more to the NZ economy. He also passed on his grievances for the flood affected India’s neighbouring country Pakistan. He promised that he and his team will continue to work closely with India and looking forward for FTA with India.
Mr Goff greeted Indians on the 63rd Independence Day and also acknowledged the level of contribution as Kiwi Indians. He also expressed his condolences to Pakistan for those people killed and the areas affected due to the recent floods.
Auckland Mayor John Banks also acknowledged and thanked Mr. Sachdev and his team for putting up such a wonderful celebration in Auckland.
Followed by the Auckland Mayor other dignitaries such as Hon. Pansy Wang Minister of Ethnic Affairs, Mr. Winston Peters and others have greeted the Kiwi Indians and Indians around the globe.
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