Auckland Indian Association honours Senior Citizens Monday, June 28, 2021 Paridhi Bakshi
The Auckland Indian Association honoured their senior citizens over the age of 90 for the second time at a special luncheon on Sunday, June 27, at Mahatma Gandhi Centre.
Twenty three “super seniors” - as they were called for being above than the ninety-year-old cut-off age - were honoured in the event which was attended by around 200 people.
Several dignitaries, including Kanwaljit Bakshi, a former member of parliament, Bhav Dhillon, Honorary Consul of India, joined in the celebrations.
The event commenced with a welcoming speech by Dhiru Bhai Patel, Auckland Indian Association’s Chairperson of Senior Citizen.
Remembrance and celebrations mark Fiji-Indian ‘Girmit-day’ event Thursday, May 13, 2021
Remembrance of the elderlies and celebrations of the spirit of courage and endurance associated with the Girmitiya fore-fathers of the Fiji-Indian community marked the 142nd-anniversary celebratory event of Fiji-Girmit Day held on Friday, May 7 at Malaeola Community Centre in South Auckland.
More than 1000 people attended the event to enjoy a colourful celebration of the most important civic event within the Fiji-Indian community with a number of cultural performances, speeches, award ceremony and snacks and food.
Among dignitaries who attended the event key were Minister Phil Twyford, Labour MP Dr Anae Neeru Levasa, National MP Melissa Lee, Chris Luxon, Simon O’Connor, Former National MP Kanwaljit Singh Bakshi, High Commissioner of India, Muktesh Pardeshi, Hon Consul of India Bhav Dhillon, Race Relations Commissioner Meng Foon and Judge Ajit Singh.