New Zealand’s first International Carnival is to be held in Auckland in November 2010 and Indian community groups and residents are being invited to participate.
Just like the ‘Holi’ Festival of Colours in India, the two-day festival extravaganza will offer visitors the opportunity to experience the dazzling spectacular of Carnival and celebrate the melting pot of cultures and people that makes Auckland unique.
The carnival has received support from Indian communities across the Auckland region as also Latin Americans, Pacific Islanders, Asian, European, and African groups.
The event will feature a Costume Carnival Parade, which includes Bollywood theatre and dance, providing a blend of creativity, colours and sounds.
There will be something for all the family to enjoy, with plenty of free activities including the fun picnic area with an outdoor cinema, a Kid’s Zone, food and craft stalls and community performances.
There will also be a Blue Light Disco running on both days, a Masquerade Charity Ball, dance competitions, an all night Carnival After Party which includes Bollywood music, and entertainment involving local performers and international acts from Jamaica and Denmark.
The Auckland International Carnival concludes on Sunday night with a spectacular display of dazzling fireworks and pyrotechnics.
The best of Indian cultures and the rest of the world will come together at the carnival.
More information at www.aucklandinternationalcarnival.co.nz or 09-908-0116.
When: Saturday 6 November and Sunday 7 November 2010
Where: Ellerslie Racecourse, 80-100 Ascot Avenue, Greenlane East, Auckland