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Australia Day Celebrations in Brisbane by the Indian community organizations
from MCCQ February 2024 Newspaper
by MCCQNews
Australia Day Celebrations in Brisbane by the Indian community organizations
Brisbane, Jan 30 (MCCQ Newsdesk)
Australia Day celebrations coincide with the Indian Republic Day celebrations and the Indian community proudly celebrates both. While on one hand community leaders celebrate it by attending the Citizenship ceremonies, on the other by attending the Indian organizations both Australia Day celebrations as well as the Indian Republic Day celebrations.
Australia Day celebrations coincide with the Indian Republic Day celebrations and the Indian community proudly celebrates both. While on one hand community leaders celebrate it by attending the Citizenship ceremonies, on the other by attending the Indian organizations both Australia Day celebrations as well as the Indian Republic Day celebrations.
This year marks the 75th year of Indian Republic Day. It also marks the 25years of bilateral relations with France. Hence, President Macron was invited to the Republic Day celebrations in India which became a highlight of the ceremony. The theme of the Indian Republic Day this year was innovation and Women Empowerment- Nari Shakti. Most of the military squads marching at the parade were lead by women or comprised of entirely by women cadets. Including the motorcyclists.
Every year each state in India puts together a tableaux for the parade that showcases the culture, arts, diversity, economy, innovation, of the state. These tableaux are later awarded for their artistry. This year’s winning tableaux was First: Odisha’s tableau, themed “Woman Empowerment in Viksit Bharat,” which showcased the state’s commitment to women’s progress while the peoples choice best tableaux was the Gujarat’s “Dhordo: A Global Icon of Gujarat’s Border Tourism” tableau. The multicultural diaspora in Brisbane definitely should pay heed to this artistry and maybe organize a multicultural tableaux parade on Australia Day for the migrants in the country to showcase their community and culture..
In Brisbane, the Indian diaspora organizations often celebrate both days together. Many community organizations in Brisbane receive a Australia Day grant to organize functions and citizenship ceremonies to respect, reflect and celebrate the day.
Delegates and distinguished guests from all levels of government were present.
Australia day in Brisbane is also celebrated with cultural programs and speeches delivered by distinguished
guests.
At FICQ the Indian Diaspora was privileged for the address of the Hon. Speaker of the house Mr. Milton Dick MP, the Hon. Treasurer Dr. Jim Chalmers MP, the newly appointed Multicultural Minister Ms. Charis Mullen
MP, Minister Shayne Neuman
MP, Minister Peter Russo, Minister John Lambroek, Senator Paul Scarr, Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner, Cr. Angela Owen, Cr. John Raven, and local state MP James Martin.
Mr. Anoop Nanuru, President of FICQ, made it a point to recognise all leaders of the member associations associated with FICQ. He also specially mentioned the significant people contributing to the Indian community through their social work and profession.
Ms Jyoti Goraya was honored by the Lord Mayor for her community work. She has been working with FICQ for
a long time as the cultural coordinator.
This year women from Indian backgrounds have put up their hand to contest the local and state elections serving the country representing their respective constituency.
Ms. Pinky Singh is running for the LNP Candidate for the Mansfield.
Ms. Neetu Suhag Malick is running for the local electorate of Division 2 Ipswich city council.
Ms. Ashwina Gotame Candidate for Mc Gregor Ward.
The Indian diaspora extends all the very best to all the women candidates.
Following images are some Glimpses of the Australia Day and the Indian Republic Day celebrations 2024 at the Consulate of India, Tamil Association of Queensland and Federation of Indian Communities of Queensland.
