Shanti Niwas, in association with Greenlane Christian Centre, celebrated Christmas on Thursday, December 15 at the Greenlane Christian Centre Hall.
The programme was attended by approximately 200 senior members. The evening saw Christmas carols, skits by Sugar-Free group and the elderly, and recital of verses from the Bible in Hindi and English.
Race Relations Commissioner Dame Susan Devoy graced the event as the chief guest.
The seniors danced and sang and received Christmas presents from the Santa. The attendees expressed their joy and gratitude for being a part of the celebrations and look forward to coming back next year after the holidays with a renewed vigour.
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“I am glad that the celebration was a big success. People hummed, danced, and had a great time at the event, which is what we had intended,” Nilima Venkat, project manager for Shanti Niwas Charitable Trust, said.
Shanti Niwas Charitable Trust is a non-profit organisation and has a long history of working with senior citizens of Indian and South Asian origin living in the Auckland region.
The trust celebrates Christmas along with the other main festivals for the senior members of the community throughout the year. Such activities help foster a feeling of oneness among the seniors.
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