Cultural Events & past celebrations | Bihar Jharkhand Association of New Zealand (BJANZ)

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Upcoming 27 June 2026 · 3:30 PM onwards · Freemans Bay Community Centre

Matariki & BJANZ Foundation Day

Celebrating Stars, Heritage, & Community — One Sky, Many Traditions. Join us for our 1 Year Foundation Day Celebration.

📍 52 Hepburn Street, Freemans Bay, Auckland 1011

Expect cultural performances, delicious food, and meaningful connections as we honour Matariki and celebrate one year of BJANZ in Aotearoa.

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Past Events

Relive the joy and camaraderie of our cherished community gatherings.

Community 10 May 2026 · Auckland

Mother's Day Celebration 2026

Hosted by BJANZ in collaboration with Women's Era NZ — celebrating the strength, love and grace of amazing women in our community with heartfelt conversations, laughter and inspiring stories.

Sustainability 18 April 2026 · Waitakere Indian Association

Community Repair Cafe 2026

BJANZ & Waitakere Indian Association with Aotearoa Sustainability Grid — Repair, Reuse, Repurpose. Skilled volunteers helped fix household items.

Holi 21 February 2026 · Auckland

Holi Mahotsav 2026

Celebrate Holi & New Year with colours, culture, music and masti — a vibrant gathering of families from Bihar, Jharkhand and wider Indian community.

Bihar Diwas 7 February 2026 · Auckland

Bihar Diwas 2026 & Farewell to High Commissioner

BJANZ cordially hosted Bihar Diwas and farewell to HE Ms. Neeta Bhushan, High Commissioner of India — honouring Bihar's heritage and diplomatic friendship.

Diwali 1 November 2025 · Mount Eden War Memorial Hall

Diwali Milan Samaroh 2025

A dazzling evening of lights, laughter and community spirit attended by Minister Mark Mitchell and several Members of Parliament. Folk dances from Bihar and Jharkhand lit up the stage.

Chhath Puja 25–28 October 2025 · Mount Wellington

Chhath Mahaparv 2025

A four-day grand celebration of Chhath — the most sacred festival of Bihar & Jharkhand. Devotees performed Sandhya & Usha Arghya rituals on the waterfront. Attended by Mrs. Swagatika Mohanty, wife of the Consul General of India.

Government 21 October 2025 · Parliament, Wellington

Diwali 2025 at New Zealand Parliament

BJANZ Executive Team attended the NZ Government's Diwali Celebration at Parliament Banquet Hall. PM Christopher Luxon, High Commissioner Neeta Bhushan, and community leaders united to mark the Festival of Lights.

BJANZ at High Commission of India, Wellington

Diplomatic 14 October 2025 · Wellington

Visit to High Commission of India, Wellington

BJANZ Executive Team met with officials to explore ways to promote Indian festivals, Bihar's rich cultural heritage, and its potential as a tourism & economic hub.

Cultural September 2025 · Auckland

BJANZ Ratri Before Navratri

A night of rhythm, tradition and celebration — Garba beats, colourful attire, and festive spirit as BJANZ welcomed the Navratri season.

National Day August 2025 · Auckland

Musical Extravaganza: India@79

BJANZ participated in spectacular Independence Day celebrations featuring a live concert by Shibani Kashyap. PM Christopher Luxon and former PM Chris Hipkins joined on stage in a moment of unity.

National Day 17 August 2025 · Auckland

India's 79th Independence Day Celebration

Nishita and Dhananjay represented BJANZ with a beautiful Mithila folk dance, while Aarti Kaushik performed a Nagpuri folk dance from Jharkhand. Attended by PM Luxon and High Commissioner Neeta Bhushan.

Interfaith 20 July 2025 · Auckland Sri Ganesh Temple, Papakura

Shakambari Bonalu 2025

BJANZ attended the Shakambari Bonalu Festival hosted by the Telangana community in New Zealand — a sacred festival dedicated to Goddess Shakambari featuring Abhishekam, Alangaram, and Maha Prasadam.

Interfaith July 2025 · Auckland

Harela Utsav 2025

BJANZ members proudly participated in this celebration of nature and new beginnings hosted by the Uttarakhand Association of NZ. BJANZ women graced the stage with a beautiful cultural performance.

Milestone 28 June 2025 · Onehunga Community House, Auckland

BJANZ Official Inauguration

A historic milestone — the official launch of the Bihar Jharkhand Association of New Zealand, bringing together families, community leaders, and supporters from across the region under one shared goal.

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