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Selasa, 01 Maret 2011

Hindu Community join quake relief efforts, New Zealand

By PHP Staff
Tuesday, March 01, 2011

(Photo : Map of New Zealand)

NEW ZEALAND : The continuing series of earthquakes in Christchurch has now taken a big toll on life and property. The earthquake that struck Christchurch on 22nd February has left all New Zealanders somber. The members and volunteers of Hindu community join the Nation in offering prayers to give strength to the families and friends of earthquake victims.

The Hindu Organisations, Temples and Associations (HOTA) Forum, in coordination with Sewa International, have launched an appeal to contribute to the ongoing aid and relief work in Christchurch, and to residents who have been displaced to various New Zealand cities. To assist with Sewa International relief work, contact nz_hota@yahoo.com

The Hindu Council of New Zealand, Wellington Mutamizh Sangam, and Hindu Youth New Zealand volunteers in Wellington, in coordination with New Zealand Police and Pipitea Marae are working to provide support to victims of earthquake seeking refuge in Wellington. Support for linguistic and ethnic groups, including Hindus, Asians, and others is needed.

Minggu, 27 Juni 2010

Hota Forum Invites NZ Public To Participate In Hindu Festival Of Raksha Bandhan

Source www.voxy.co.nz
Sunday, June 27, 2010
AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND : The Hindu Organisations, Temples and Associations (HOTA) Forum is organizing a landmark cultural event for New Zealand society by celebrating the Hindu Festival of Raksha Bandhan - that promotes Universal Fellowship and venerates Womanhood. The festival will be celebrated on 29th August 2010, at the Dorothy Winstone Centre, Auckland.

Hindu Council of New Zealand is the first year host of the HOTA Forum, and will take initiative in celebrating the festival this year with support from all other Forum members. “This festival will convey the message that Hindus desire to integrate within the wider New Zealand community as a productive, law-abiding community. The HOTA forum can further enhance this integration” said Ms. Mamta Bhikha, coordinator of this year’s festival.