WHAT’S ON

Music

Naada Surabhi

Sun 1 Oct Vocalist Sri Ganesh

Desai and autist Sri Prakash Hegde, musicians from Karnataka, present Naada Surabhi, a program of Hindustani music.

Details Umesh 0401 034 456.

Entertainment

Marathi play

Sat 16 Sept Marathi play Sakhar

Khallela Manus organised by Adelaide Marathi Mandal at Woodville Town Hall.

Details Durgadas 0433 059 951.

OzAsia Festival

21 Sept - 8 Oct Oz Asia Festival including Indian-origin artists Akash

Odedra (Rising), Akram Khan (Until The Lions) and Bombay Royale. Details www.festivalsadelaide.com.au/ festivals/oz-asia-festival/

Virsa Night 2017

23 Sept Rooh Punjab Di Bhangra Academy presents Virsa Night, 5.00pm onwards at Norwood Town Hall, 175 The Parade, Norwood. Details Jagjit Singh on 0430 202 659.

Punjabi Virsa

Sun 1 Oct Punjabi Virsa at Cultural Mela 2017at Murray Bridge. Details 0430 274 819

Stand-Up Comedy

14 Oct Johnny and Jamie Lever Comedy night at Woodville Town Hall. For tickets www.yourtickets.com.au

FESTIVAL

Garba / Navratri

15 Sept Devang Patel Garba at The Parks Sport Centre, 46 Cowan St, Angle Park. Details 0412 824 444.

23 Sept Swarnim SA presents Garba for Charity at St. Claire recreation centre. Details email ajay.pradhan@ sapowernetwork.com.au

23 Sept and 30 Sept Aalap Indian Association presents Managal Navratri celebration at Ingle Farm Recreaction cCntre. Details aalap.i.a@outlook.com

Government. Much to her credit Vinaya Rai is currently also Secretary to the EBI Executive. Staffed by volunteers, Akashvani Adelaide produces and presents content on a weekly basis and manages to juggle successfully the diverse language requirements of the Indian community.

In her speech, Zoe Bettinson MP, Minister for Multicultural Affairs, said of the assembled media, “Your sector carries a strong and influential oice and there is much to be gained from engaging directly with multicultural groups through your channels whether that be through print publication or radio programmes. You are central to informing citizens, alleviating social isolation and enhancing our shared experience of multiculturalism”. And she continued with these telling remarks,

“The glue that holds us together is mutual respect, a deep recognition that each of us is entitled to the same dignity and the same opportunities”.

Speakers also pointed to the contribution that migrants from ethnic communities make to the success of the state. Their willingness to work hard and take risks in setting up businesses was recognised. Their contribution in a ariety o fields was acknowledged. or example, Indians have a strong representation in the fields o medicine, science and research, and also form the largest ethnic group driving taxis in Adelaide.

There’s no doubt that ethnic media plays an important role in the community. To be recognised with a reception in Parliament House, the house of the people, was a fitting tri ute to their contri ution.

Community

IAASA

Sun 17 Sept Indian Australian

Association of South Australian Annual General meeting and election of new committee at IAASA Hall, 6 Blamey Avenue, Broadview.

Punjabi sport event

Sun 24 Sept 4th Annual Adelaide Khed

Mela, with plenty of sporting events and competition including Kabaddi. Blair

Athol Recreation Reserve. Details Saab

Singh 0425 740 706

Telangana event

Sat 30 Sept South Australian

Telangana Association celebrates Bathukamma and Dasara Sambaralu

2017 at Kemzig Community Hall, 5.00pm onwards.

Details Kavitha 0416 913 624

Ladies event

Sat 30 Sept Nach Baliya Girls-only dance and dinner. Details Kamal 0425 443 405

Sakhi Night

Sat 7 Oct Girls-only pre-Karva chowth event including wellness fashion show. Details Kiran 0433 600 264

Kids Fashion Fiesta

Sat 7 Oct “Mini-me” Kids Fashion Fiesta at Parks Recreation Centre. Details Prabhjot 0424 077 703

Diwali Mela

Sat 14 Oct Diwali fair organised by Hindu Council at Adelaide Show Grounds. Details Chirag 0433 071 391

Yoga

Traditional Yoga at Unley Community Centre every Thursday starting 7 Sept. All welcome. Donations are appreciated.

Compiled by Niraj Pandya

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