Kiwi-Indians and Kiwi-Pakistanis celebrate their respective Independence Days (August 15, 14) across New Zealand
Last weekend (August 14-15), was very important for the Indian and Pakistani communities across New Zealand. As both countries celebrate their respective independence days on these days. India’s is on August 15, and Pakistan celebrates it a day earlier, on August 14. As such, there were major celebrations planned in Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, and other major cities, by several Indian and Pakistani community organisations.
Unfortunately though, early last week, New Zealand witnessed a resurgence of COVID-19 cases in the community, and Auckland was put under Alert Level 3, and the rest of the country at Alert Level 2. This resulted in postponement of the planned celebrations in Auckland, and much restricted events elsewhere.
Below we summarise what all happened.
The details of the Indian and Pakistani Independence Day celebrations, as appeared on page 14 of The Indian News Volume 3 Issue 19.
-Gaurav Sharma