President Govind and his hard working team set up and organised a first for our club - a Diwali celebration.
Diwali, is one of the major religious festivals in Hinduism, Jainism, and Sikhism. The name is derived from the Sanskrit term dipavali, meaning “row of lights.”
The festival symbolises the victory of light over darkness.
This well attended function showcased the culture and food of India along with a display of the many types of Sari by Rotarians, partners and children.
The function was supported and sponsored by:
- Anna Elisa Design
- Yogi B Jewellery
- RL Construction services limited
- A jet services limited
- La Padella Italian restaurant
- New world Howick
- GWP Consulting Limited
- Ovya design studio
- RG fashions
Goods and vouchers donated by these organisations were auctioned and $5000 was able to be donated to "I am Hope"an organisation dedicated to promoting positive attitudinal societal change around mental health and offering hope and a voice to our young people.
An ambassador for "I am Hope" , Richie Barnett, a New Zealand former professional rugby league footballer who represented NZ and captained the national team addressed the event and accepted the cheque.
