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Friday, August 15, 2025
Volume 16 . Issue 72
Waitiahoaho Emery from Rotorua and Raewyn Bhana from Auckland are the joint co-ordinators, supported by a strong organising committee. “Looking at the quality of people attending the Hui, we decided to change it to a conference structure, with more expected outcomes from this gathering,” said Waitiahoaho.
The official programme starts at 4pm on Friday, October 5, with a powhiri (official Maori welcome). The two-day gathering will enable the participants to learn more about Hindu culture. There will be workshops on vegetarian cooking, Rangoli (traditional Hindu decorative art), ‘Mehndi-Moko’ (temporary henna tattoo) where both Maori and Hindu designs will be taught and yoga. Ladies will get the opportunity to learn how to drape the saree too.
Amidst activities, the participants will share their experiences. Social sessions dealing with issues specific to Maori-Indians, for instance, identity and acceptance issues that some individuals may have faced, will be of special interest.
“We are also encouraging all Maori-Indians to write an essay about their family which will be published as part of conference proceedings/ souvenir,” Raewyn Bhana informed. “This Hui has given us, Maori-Indians, to feel proud of our heritage – both Maori and Indian,” Ms Bhana added.
The Hui not only brings the Maori-Indian community together under one roof but also enables them to stay in the Marae together, have vegetarian kai (food) and know each other better.
Those who are interested in attending the gathering, please note that there will be a minimal registration fee (koha) to cover food, accommodation, and knowledge sharing. Also, this will be a smoke-free, alcohol-free and meat-free event.
It’s truly going to be a major step forward in establishing and enhancing Hindu-Maori whakawhanaungatanga (relations).
To register for the Hui, mail to iccs.aotearoa@gmail.com. For more information, contact: Waitiahoaho Emery on 021 277 7354 or (07) 346 8948, Raewyn Bhana on 027 551 3225 or (09) 278 9266, Dr Guna Magesan on 021 034 5621.
Waitiahoaho Emery from Rotorua and Raewyn Bhana from Auckland are the joint co-ordinators, supported by a strong organising committee. “Looking at the quality of people attending the Hui, we decided to change it to a conference structure, with more expected outcomes from this gathering,” said...
Waitiahoaho Emery from Rotorua and Raewyn Bhana from Auckland are the joint co-ordinators, supported by a strong organising committee. “Looking at the quality of people attending the Hui, we decided to change it to a conference structure, with more expected outcomes from this gathering,” said Waitiahoaho.
The official programme starts at 4pm on Friday, October 5, with a powhiri (official Maori welcome). The two-day gathering will enable the participants to learn more about Hindu culture. There will be workshops on vegetarian cooking, Rangoli (traditional Hindu decorative art), ‘Mehndi-Moko’ (temporary henna tattoo) where both Maori and Hindu designs will be taught and yoga. Ladies will get the opportunity to learn how to drape the saree too.
Amidst activities, the participants will share their experiences. Social sessions dealing with issues specific to Maori-Indians, for instance, identity and acceptance issues that some individuals may have faced, will be of special interest.
“We are also encouraging all Maori-Indians to write an essay about their family which will be published as part of conference proceedings/ souvenir,” Raewyn Bhana informed. “This Hui has given us, Maori-Indians, to feel proud of our heritage – both Maori and Indian,” Ms Bhana added.
The Hui not only brings the Maori-Indian community together under one roof but also enables them to stay in the Marae together, have vegetarian kai (food) and know each other better.
Those who are interested in attending the gathering, please note that there will be a minimal registration fee (koha) to cover food, accommodation, and knowledge sharing. Also, this will be a smoke-free, alcohol-free and meat-free event.
It’s truly going to be a major step forward in establishing and enhancing Hindu-Maori whakawhanaungatanga (relations).
To register for the Hui, mail to iccs.aotearoa@gmail.com. For more information, contact: Waitiahoaho Emery on 021 277 7354 or (07) 346 8948, Raewyn Bhana on 027 551 3225 or (09) 278 9266, Dr Guna Magesan on 021 034 5621.
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