The date was sequential, 10/11/12 and the stage was set to celebrate Diwali, the Festival of Lights with Aucklanders on a very fine day at the Telstra Clear Pacific Events Centre.
Manukau Indian Association, Bhartiya Samaj Charitable Trust and Radio Humm 106.2 FM got together to put up a grand Diwali Celebration which, drew very large crowds.
The programme held on the stage inside the Centre’s Stadium was one of the most colourful in recent memory.
It was an inclusive gathering of many non-Indian groups to promote and showcase the cultural diversity of Auckland, while at the Lotto Square outside, the atmosphere was electric with people hustling and bustling, making new acquaintances, renewing cold contacts and making the best of all delicious eateries, goods and services that were available at various stalls.
Happy Combination
The officials of MIA, including President Balubhai Mistry, Event Coordinator Dr Anil Channa and Chairman of Bharatiya Samaj Charitable Trust Jeet Suchdev, were happy that the two organisations combined their resources with Humm 106.2 FM to present Manukau Diwali 2012 on a grand scale.
Satyan Prasad, Managing Director of Humm 106.2 FM, Auckland’s only Hindi FM Radio promised bigger and better events in the future.
Speaking on the occasion, he said that his radio station supported all local community events including soccer and cricket.
Auckland Mayor Len Brown thanked the concerned for “organising a great event.”
Engrossed in the proceedings, he grabbed an opportunity to sing on stage to the applause of a large audience.
The Humm FM team conducted the programme with the support of its Sales & Promotions Manager Ronny Kumaran and Dr Channa.
Manukau Indian Association, Bhartiya Samaj and Humm 106.2 FM wish everyone Happy Diwali and a prosperous New Year.
