The festival of colours, Holi, has finally arrived here.
The ancient Hindu festival, although due officially on Friday, March 2, has already taken the Kiwi-Indian community under its grips with several localised community celebrations over the last weekend and many bigger events due for this weekend.
Some of the main celebrations held last weekend include Kumeu Holi, Holi by Telangana and Telugu community. A few major events still lined up for this weekend are Humm FM Diwali at Three Kings Reserve, Waitakere Association Diwali.
Traditionally, the festival of Holi signifies victory of good over evil and arrival of spring and the end of winter (in India). In New Zealand, it almost coincides with the end of summer and beginning of autumn (March 1, marks the official end of summer and beginning of autumn).
However, it is the special significance of festival in ‘mending of relationships’ that makes it relevant and joyous in every part of the world regardless.
Telangana association celebrates Holi at Western Springs
A group of about 100 people from Telangana community attended Holi celebrations organised by Telangana Association of NZ (TANZ) on Sunday, February 25, at Western Springs.
The event witnessed enthusiastic participation from kids, women, elderly and all community members. While the kids and families made merry with colours and dancing, several curious onlookers watched with interest the celebrations of the festival of colours.
The highlight of the event was the tug of war between families, which drew a lot of attention. It was coordinated by Narender Reddy Patllola of TANZ.
Toward the end, TANZ President Kalyan Rao Kasuganti thanked all women and families who brought a plate to share and extended thanks to all members of the community for their continued support to Association’s endeavours.
NZ Telugu Association celebrates Holi at Pt Chev
New Zealand Telugu Association organised a family day out for the members of the community on Sunday, February 25, at Coyle Park in Pt Chevalier. Some 75 people turned up for the event.
“It was a fun filled families gets together with sports events for kids of all ages, ladies and gents. Best part this time was for Kiwis who enjoyed the fun part later and had a shared lunch,” Mr Alle from New Zealand Telugu Association said.
“The celebrations generated a lot of curiosity amongst many onlookers in the park,” Mr Alle told The Indian Weekender.
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