BRISBANE, Vedanta Centre of Sydney Brisbane Chapter hosted their 17th annual function on Saturday, October 3rd, 2021 at Coorparoo Secondary School. The function began with the traditional Karela drums by Chenda Melam, followed by the traditional lighting of the lamp by invited dignitaries.
The formal acknowledgement to country was conducted by Uncle Steve C Coghill, an indigenous elder who compared the customs and traditions of Indian community to that his own indigenous community.
Dr Ashim Majumdar vice president delivered his formal welcome speech and highlighted the activities of Vedanta Centre of Sydney Brisbane Chapter. He appreciated the support of the community and volunteers in the day to day activities of the centre.
Hon. Leanne Linard MP, Minister Children and Youth Justice and Minister for Multicultural Affairs could not be present but sent a message of congratulations and appreciations to the centre.
The highlight of the event was a keynote address by Swami Sridharananda by a video link. He mentioned how he missed being here in person due to COVID restrictions. His message was on the oneness of society, oneness of religion, and the true meaning of multicultural society. A very powerful message delivered with divine conviction.
Senator Paul Scarr, senator for Queensland spoke highly of the centre and showed his appreciation for the work done by all volunteers and devotees under the guidance of Swami Atmeshananda. He mentioned that being based in Springfield he has got to know the centre very well and appreciates the work done specially in the field of community unity.
Mrs Archana Singh, Honorary Consul for India in Queensland thanked Uncle Steve C Coghill for his wonderful welcome to country and for his comparison on the synergies of Indian and Indigenous communities. She showed her appreciations for all the stage items and made a special mention for the play done by Bala Sangha and Yuva Sangha as it was reflective of current conditions and also in tune with the philosophies of Vedanta.
The stage items included Bharatanatyam dance by students of Nadananjali School of Dance, a powerful skit by Bala Sangha and Yuva Sangha based on the problems with COVID19. Taking everyone to another level with his high pitch singing and audience interactions was Tenzin Choegyal a Tibetan singer and song writer. The Thai culture and language school performed a delightful and melodies traditional Thai dance. From the latin culture Danza Flamenca duo performed foot tapping numbers. The cultural performance finished off with Thiruvathira Kali.
Dr Unnikrishnan Nair moved vote of thanks for the known and unknown behind the scene workers. Overall, a very well planned and presented program.
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ब्रिज़्बन में भारतीय काँसुलावास में हिंदी दिवस समारोह भारतीय काउनसलेट श्रीमती अर्चना सिंह जी के संग बहुत उत्साह से मनाया गया। भारत के विभिन्न प्रान्तों की नारियों ने हिंदी के महत्व को अपनी मीठी वाणी में बतलाया व बच्चों ने भी भाग लिया। आदरणीय अर्चना जी के शब्दों में “ भाषा हमारी संस्कृति और इतिहास का दर्पण है। यदि हमें अपनी भाषा पर गर्व नहीं तो हम अपने आप को हीन दृष्टि से देखेगें। माता, पिता, गुरुजनों का आदर करना, अतिथि देवों भव। ये जो संस्कार, संस्कृति हमें विरासत में मिली है तो हमारा कर्तव्य है कि हम अपनी युवा पीढी को अवश्य अवगत करवाएँ। हिंदी भाषा, संस्कृति व हिंदी साहित्य को प्रोत्साहन देना चाहिये”।
BRISBANE, 2nd October marks the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi and also of Lal Bahadur Sastri Ji. Since 2014 GOPIO Queensland has been organizing Gandhi Jayanti in Roma Street Parklands. Before the statue was unveiled the celebration would take place in the parkland prescient at different locations close to where the statue is now.
Umesh Chandra OAM briefly outlined the proceeding for the day, he said “in interest of time we have limited speeches and presentations. The format will be; each speaker will be asked to respectfully lay the wreath at the statue and then deliver his/her speech”.
He has been a former president of GOPIO Qld of which he has also been a founder member. He has served on various committees including being a board member of radio 4EB. I would like to now invite Mr Shyam Das Ji to lay his wreath and deliver his speech”. Shyam Das, president of the FICQ laid his wreath and delivered his speech.
ਜਨਗਣਨਾ ਦੀ ਰਾਤ ਮੰਗਲਵਾਰ 10 ਅਗਸਤ ਨੂੰ ਸੀ, ਪਰ ਹਿੱਸਾ ਲੈਣ ਵਿੱਚ ਦੇਰ ਨਹੀਂ ਹੋਈ ਹੈ।
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On Sunday 1st November Arya Pratinidhi Sabha of Queensland Inc, held a Havan Yajna Satsang in honour of Umesh Chandra OAM, it was organised to celebrate Umesh Chandra’ s recognition as on of the 2020 OAM (Order of Australia Medal).
He was named the Citizen of the Year along with his wife, Usha Chandra, last year said the honour would inspire him to work more for the community.
APSQ patron retired judge, Dr Devendra Pathik thanked Umesh Chandra OAM and sentenced him for lifelong community service, Umesh Chandra accepted and said, “guilty as pronounced”. Umesh Chandra Thanked APSQ for their kind gesture and said that they were the only community organisation to hold such a function in his honour.