The Mandeni/Tugela cultural organization, a non profit organisation, intent on bringing religion and culture into the area of Mandeni and Tugela will be holding their first Tamil and Hindi New Year celebration.
The Newark Prayer Group, The Tugela Hindi Prayer Group, The Mandini Hindu Cultural Society and the Protea Heights Shri Siva Soobramaniar Temple Group of Shakaskraal have helped in putting this function together.
To usher in the New Year, bhajans and kirtans will be rendered by the Tugela Cultural Academy There will also be a lot of entertainment to enthrall visitors throughout the evening. The event is expected to attract people from all walks of life irrespective of race religion or creed.
“The purpose of the event is to bring the old and young together on a more cultural and religious based programme. We are currently trying to get young kids out of boredom by organizing a Tamil and Hindi school and dancing classes for those that are interested,” said programme director Ivan Naicker.
V.M. Melodies will be the band belting out the music, dances will be performed by Jisantha’s Dance Academy and an eastern fashion show will be conducted by En Vogue modeling agency.
Paddy Govender of Run for your Life fame will be on hand to take pictures with fans. Pictures will cost R10.00 each.
To conclude the programme on that day there will be a gymkhana car demo done by Reese the sliding legend at 1 pm organized by Siza Motor Spares.
The event takes place Sunday 17th April 2011, at the Mandeni youth centre between 9:00am and 1:30pm. Entrance to the celebration is free. Breakfast will be served at 9am and lunch will also be served.
There will also be a bus service from Kamsis Motors in Newark leaving at 8 am and passing through Highview Park at the new church at 8:20 am and Padianagar township at Rammie’s house at 8:45 am. This bus service has been sponsored by Mr Ronnie Naidoo of ZKT Transport.
For further information, contact Ivan Naicker 083 548 9008.
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