Malayali Samaj organised a Christmas celebration for kids at the Auckland Intermediate School Hall in Mt Eden on Saturday, December 17.
The invite-only family event saw more than 350 people from the community. The event commenced with a speech from the head of Auckland Malayali Samajam Incorporated, Joseph Devasia, followed by a dance duet by Keith Collin and Kenny Dorain Renju.
The event hall was decorated with a massive Christmas tree, bells, and streamers across the walls, white lights in the backdrop and huge paper stars hung from the ceiling.
The Santa made his way to the stage with a bag full of candies and chocolates and distributed it among the children, which was followed by a skit on the birth of Jesus Christ.
Malayali Samajam executives along with the priest Fr Joe McKay and National List MP Dr Parmjeet Parmar joined on the stage to cut the Christmas cake.
The event concluded with a speech from Blessen M Jose followed by dinner.