The Bhartiya Samaj Charitable Trust, which has been working together as a socio-cultural body for the Indian community for years, is going to present an implausible Indian experience and mark the 65th Independence Day of India on Sunday, August 14, at the prestigious ASB theatre, Aotea Centre, in 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 at 10.30am followed by a cultural programme from 11am until 3pm.
“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,” samaj vice-chairperson Roopa Suchdev said.
“India being the largest democracy in the world with a civilisation more than 5000 years old boasts of multiple cultural origins,” Roopa said.
“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 said that “while we are keen to share our big day with the people of New Zealand, we would also like to make the next generation 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,” Jeet Suchdev said.