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Friday, August 22, 2025
Volume 16 . Issue 73
Celebration of freedom were in full swing at Shri Shirdi Saibaba Sansthan, where Bhartiya Samaj Charitable Trust along with Roopa Aur Aap charitable trust celebrated the 69th Indian Independence Day at Shri Shirdi Saibaba Sansthan with much festivity and fervor.
The India Independence Day is an occasion to celebrate the freedom of India’s great democracy while we remember with solemn reverence the sacrifice that thousands of our valiant countrymen made for this cause. The tributes were paid to the freedom fighters who sacri?ced their lives to gain the freedom for India.
The celebrations started with the hoisting of the Indian tricolour flag by Roshan Nauhria, President Bhartiya Mandir followed with the national anthem of India and New Zealand by the Bal Vikas (BSCT language and cultural classes) children. Furthermore, the sound of dhol exhilarated hearts and feet to dancing and celebrate the 69 years of freedom.
The celebration was followed by many cultural performances from various organisations, reflecting the diverse and rich cultural side of India with great zest and pomp.
The celebrations were a joint effort of the organisations involved that included Auckland Tamil Association, NZ Telugu Association, Punjabi Cultural Association, Auckland Marathi Association, Nepalese Association, ISKCON, Lucky Bhangra Group, Bolly Beats Academy and Creation group singers, Exotic Group, Indian Weekender, 0800Mandap, India Gate, Bhartiya Mandir, Bhartiya Samaj Seniors and Bhartiya Samaj’s Bal Vikas Children.
Dignitaries gracing the occasion were Hon Peseta Sam Lotu-Iiga, Minister of Ethnic Communities; Hon Andrew Little, Labour Party Leader; Nigel Haworth, Labour Party President; Hon Ron Mark, NZ First Deputy Leader; Members of Parliament Hon Phil Goff, Kanwaljit Singh Bakshi, Dr Parmjeet Parmar, Mahesh Bindra; Race Relation Commissioner Dame Susan Devoy. Representatives of community organisations and community leaders were also present.
Every moment spent on the India Independence Day celebrations planted patriotism and happiness deep in the soul of each one present. The turnout of this event made it evident that the interest is high in the cultural heritage restoration among our next generation. Despite of different cultures, religions and languages everyone came along with each other to spread love and brotherhood.
Celebration of freedom were in full swing at Shri Shirdi Saibaba Sansthan, where Bhartiya Samaj Charitable Trust along with Roopa Aur Aap charitable trust celebrated the 69th Indian Independence Day at Shri Shirdi Saibaba Sansthan with much festivity and fervor.
The India Independence Day is an...
Celebration of freedom were in full swing at Shri Shirdi Saibaba Sansthan, where Bhartiya Samaj Charitable Trust along with Roopa Aur Aap charitable trust celebrated the 69th Indian Independence Day at Shri Shirdi Saibaba Sansthan with much festivity and fervor.
The India Independence Day is an occasion to celebrate the freedom of India’s great democracy while we remember with solemn reverence the sacrifice that thousands of our valiant countrymen made for this cause. The tributes were paid to the freedom fighters who sacri?ced their lives to gain the freedom for India.
The celebrations started with the hoisting of the Indian tricolour flag by Roshan Nauhria, President Bhartiya Mandir followed with the national anthem of India and New Zealand by the Bal Vikas (BSCT language and cultural classes) children. Furthermore, the sound of dhol exhilarated hearts and feet to dancing and celebrate the 69 years of freedom.
The celebration was followed by many cultural performances from various organisations, reflecting the diverse and rich cultural side of India with great zest and pomp.
The celebrations were a joint effort of the organisations involved that included Auckland Tamil Association, NZ Telugu Association, Punjabi Cultural Association, Auckland Marathi Association, Nepalese Association, ISKCON, Lucky Bhangra Group, Bolly Beats Academy and Creation group singers, Exotic Group, Indian Weekender, 0800Mandap, India Gate, Bhartiya Mandir, Bhartiya Samaj Seniors and Bhartiya Samaj’s Bal Vikas Children.
Dignitaries gracing the occasion were Hon Peseta Sam Lotu-Iiga, Minister of Ethnic Communities; Hon Andrew Little, Labour Party Leader; Nigel Haworth, Labour Party President; Hon Ron Mark, NZ First Deputy Leader; Members of Parliament Hon Phil Goff, Kanwaljit Singh Bakshi, Dr Parmjeet Parmar, Mahesh Bindra; Race Relation Commissioner Dame Susan Devoy. Representatives of community organisations and community leaders were also present.
Every moment spent on the India Independence Day celebrations planted patriotism and happiness deep in the soul of each one present. The turnout of this event made it evident that the interest is high in the cultural heritage restoration among our next generation. Despite of different cultures, religions and languages everyone came along with each other to spread love and brotherhood.
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