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Friday, August 15, 2025
Volume 16 . Issue 72
The Christchurch Fiji Association—an organisation formed in 2002 to initiate, promote, support, and maintain cultural, religious, and educational needs of the Fiji and Pacific migrants and their children—completed a successful 2016.
“We had several religious celebrations throughout the year including Ram Navami, Krishna Janmashtami, Diwali, Holi Faag, and Christmas celebrations. We also did fundraising for the victims of Cyclone Winston. Our Spring Dhamaka and annual dinners were very well attended. Sports wise, we supported the Combined Soccer Club, and our very own Jalsa Under-14 United football team was a success too.
“During the year, we had some sad moments as well. We lost one of our founders Mr BS Pillai, and had to say goodbye to Mr Suresh Mudliar who served as our vice president and cultural coordinator for more than 10 years,” Vinesh Prakash, Secretary of the Association, said.
The community now plans to carry on their last year's success with many more events planned in 2017, starting with the upcoming Christchurch Global Football Festival, which will be held between February 10 and 12.
The Christchurch Fiji Association—an organisation formed in 2002 to initiate, promote, support, and maintain cultural, religious, and educational needs of the Fiji and Pacific migrants and their children—completed a successful 2016.
“We had several religious celebrations throughout the year...
The Christchurch Fiji Association—an organisation formed in 2002 to initiate, promote, support, and maintain cultural, religious, and educational needs of the Fiji and Pacific migrants and their children—completed a successful 2016.
“We had several religious celebrations throughout the year including Ram Navami, Krishna Janmashtami, Diwali, Holi Faag, and Christmas celebrations. We also did fundraising for the victims of Cyclone Winston. Our Spring Dhamaka and annual dinners were very well attended. Sports wise, we supported the Combined Soccer Club, and our very own Jalsa Under-14 United football team was a success too.
“During the year, we had some sad moments as well. We lost one of our founders Mr BS Pillai, and had to say goodbye to Mr Suresh Mudliar who served as our vice president and cultural coordinator for more than 10 years,” Vinesh Prakash, Secretary of the Association, said.
The community now plans to carry on their last year's success with many more events planned in 2017, starting with the upcoming Christchurch Global Football Festival, which will be held between February 10 and 12.
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