It is the 64th anniversary of India’s independence in August, and plans are already underway to celebrate it in style.
Auckland’s Bhartiya Samaj Charitable Trust, which has been working efficiently for years together as a socio-cultural body for the Indian community, is gearing up to present an implausible Indian experience and to mark the anniversary on August 14, a Sunday, at the ASB theatre, Aotea Centre Square Auckland.
The super event shall be organised in partnership with various organisations from India and neighbouring countries.
The celebration shall begin with the flag hoisting which will be held 10.30am followed by a cultural programme from 11am until 3pm in the afternoon at the venue.
True to its identity and philosophy of “Unity amidst Diversity”, the Indian Independence day will showcase the variety in culture, dance forms, music, art and cuisine. India being the largest democracy in the world with a civilisation more than 5000 years old boasts of multiple cultural origins.
The event promises a foretaste of this diversity and multiculturalism that is also an inherent character of any Indian living in New Zealand.
Chairman Jeet Suchdev says that “While we are keen to share our big day with the people of New Zealand, we would also like to make the generation next aware of their roots which have strong and rich cultural inheritance and acquaint them with this event from a historical perspective”.
The event will be graced by many dignitaries from New Zealand and India and once again hope to get the best support possible through a positive approach.