Indian Newslink Feb 15, 2016 Digital Edition

February 15, 2016 COMMUNITYLINK
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Godinhos take a Pearl out of
their Wedding
Television spotlight on
Arranged Marriages
Joanne and Vincent Godinho with their daughter Alesha at their Pearl Wedding Anniversary on December 18 in Auckland
Venkat Raman
venkat@indiannewslink.co.nz
To their family and
friends, Joanne and
Vincent Godinho have
always appealed as
genuine people, with a high note
of hospitality, goodwill and the
true Christian spirit of love and
compassion.
As businesspersons, both have
been successful entrepreneurs
in distinctly different areas- she
as a beautician and he as a
restauranteur, coffeemaker,
property investor, liquor dealer
and many more. But both have
forged one common bond- of
genuine friendship towards all
and malice towards none.
Successful Marriage
And when the couple marked
their 30th (Pearl) Anniversary
at St John’s Vianney Catholic
Church in Hillsborough in
Auckland on December 18,
2015, there were many of
their well-wishers and friends,
who were unanimous in
their opinion: That the Pearl
couple are one of a kind and are
shining example of matrimonial
happiness.
Joanne said, “This is an
Anniversary to celebrate; the
happiness of today; the treasured
memories of yesterday and
the hopes of tomorrow.”
She said that compatibility
and happiness depend on the
couple and each has to give his
or her best to make a marriage
work.
“In my case, I have been
blessed with an understanding
husband who has left no stone
unturned to ensure that our
family is always happy. Our
daughter Alesha is God’s gift to
us. She is our joy and the reason
for our happiness,” Joanne said.
The presence of Alesha, an
important executive at a multinational
in Sydney, Australia,
added joy to the ‘Pearl Couple’
and guests.
The Editor of this newspaper spoke at
the event and proposed a toast to Joanne
and Vincent Godinho.
Bikranjit and Prabhjot Kaur Sindhu
Staff Reporter
Info@indiannewslink.co.nz
Are you currently in the
process of arranging
the marriage of a son,
daughter or someone
close to you?
Perhaps you are the bride or
bridegroom getting ready for
matrimony, arranged by your
parents, elders or caregivers.
If the answer is ‘Yes,’ then an
upcoming new series on TV3
would interest you.
New Series
‘Notable Pictures’ is producing
the eight-part series focusing on
traditional, arranged marriages
or semi-arranged betrothals.
Researcher Nicole Wood said
that the company is looking
for couples who are about to
embark on a life together.
“It might be in the lead up to
their engagement ceremony or
Photo: Notable Pictures
wedding, or when they, along
with their families, are beginning
the search for a suitable
spouse. It could also be their
fiancé is moving from overseas
to settle here or they are going
back to their homeland to get
engaged or married,” she said.
Celebrating diversity
According to her, the series is
about celebrating the wonderful,
rich and unique aspects of
traditional cultural arranged
weddings and New Zealand’s
increasing ethnic diversity.
“The couples could be from
Indian, Pakistani, Fijian,
Afghani, South East Asian, Sri
Lankan, and African backgrounds
and from any number
of religions, including Hindu,
Muslim, Buddhist, Christian,
and Sikh,” Ms Wood said.
Filming will continue until
the end of April 2016.
If you are interested or would like to recommend someone, who is embarking on his or her
engagement or is in search of a spouse, please contact Nicole Wood on (09) 9735731 or 021-944729.
Email:research@notablepictures.com
Kuchipudi
takes a new spin in New Zealand
LIFE IN A
FULL CIRCLE
A feast for the eyes, a treat for the ears
And a tribute to a timeless art
Head to Dorothy Winstone Centre
(Auckland Girls Grammar School)
to witness this unique event
Want to know more?
Another fortnight would be
worth the wait!