Special Dates
Clean up NZ Week
9-15 September
Have a clean up session around your hall or local park, etc (buy plastic disposable gloves and bring lots of rubbish sacks).
International Day of Peace
21 September
In 1981 the United Nations General Assembly passed resolution 36/67 declaring an International Day of Peace. In 2001, the United Nations General Assembly adopted a new resolution 55/282 declaring 21 September of each year as the International Day of Peace.
Why not try one of the following activities:
- Organize a Peace Walk
- Sing a peace song
- Have a group meeting
- Visit a hospital or nursing home
- Volunteer at a recycling centre
- Plant a tree
- Make a new friend
- Raise the UN flag and flags of the countries of the world
Diwali Festival of Lights
31 October
Noon - 10.00pm, Auckland Town Hall, Auckland City
Diwali Festival of Lights - a celebration of Indian culture. Auckland will come alive with the exotic sights, sounds and tastes of Asia 2000's and Auckland City's Diwali festival, India's Festival of Lights.
Diwali (also known as Deepavali) is one of the most important and colourful of the Indian festivals and is celebrated enthusiastically by Indians all over the world. It marks the beginning of the Hindu New Year and is seen as a brand new beginning for all.
Lights, in the form of candles, lamps and lanterns, are a crucial part of Diwali and represent the triumph of light over darkness. They are placed around homes to pray for health, wealth, peace, knowledge and fame.
Diwali is a chance for all Aucklanders and their families to experience a real Indian celebration.
Diwali will feature:
- free family entertainment
- spectacular Diwali lights and decorations
- delicious food stalls and crafts
- Bollywood competition
- join in the Dandiya Raas dancing in Queen Street as night falls
- fireworks
The Diwali Festival of Lights is organised and sponsored by Auckland City in partnership with the Asia 2000 Foundation. Diwali 2004 is proudly sponsored by Telecom.
Check out http://www.bigeyedowl.co.uk/craft-ideas/Diwali.htm for instructions on how to make a Diwali lamp.
