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18 JANUARY 15, 2019 Entertainmentlink Indian, Sri Lankan talent on show at Sydney Festival Venkat Raman Indian and Sri Lankan artistes and an Indo-New Zealand production are among the highlights of the Sydney Festival scheduled to be held at various locations in Paramatta from January 7 to January 27, 2018. Venues, tickets and times vary between events and hence readers are advised to visit the official Sydney Festival website www.sydneyfestival.org.au Mallakhamb India The Indian segment will feature ‘Mallakhamb,’ a traditional Indian sport that combines Gymnastics and Yoga. Five artistes bring back the ancient sport that tests the calibre and endurance of performers. ‘Mallar Khambam’ in Tamil, ‘Malla Khamba’ in Kannada and ‘Malla Khamb’ in Marathi depicts a wrestler (‘Mallar’ of ‘Malla’) on a ‘Khambam,’ ‘Khamba’ or ‘Khamb’ (Pole) performing various feats including Yogic postures, gymnastics and various poses. This sport was performed in streets until the 1960s drawing children, pedestrians and others as a form of free amusement. ‘Malla Khamb’ was originally developed from a training practice into a form of art. This performance is a rare opportunity to see the form’s top artistes bring their unique practice from Mumbai, in a masterful show by Australian director Benjamin Knapton with a live soundtrack performed by Mumbai-based musician Donn Bhatt. ‘Malla Khamb’ is both physically brutal and tender, spiritual ‘Bridge of Dreams’- Sandy Evans and Bobby Singh (Photo by Karen Steains) Bringing back 'Mallakhamb' (Photo by Benjamin Knapton) and irreverent, astounding and human; it is about the artistes that present it, their bodies and how they connect with the world around them. Bridge of Dreams India’s rich musical palette will meet top Australian Jazz talent in ‘Bridge of Dreams,’ a collaboration that would bring to the Sydney Festival Hindustani Singer Shubha Mudgal, Jazz Saxophonist Sandy Evans, Tabla Maestro Aneesh ‘Counting and Cracking’ (Photo by Daniel Boud and Malith Hegoda) Pradhan and his disciple Bobby Singh; and Classical Harmonium Player Sudhir Nayak. They will be accompanied by 17-piece Jazz Super-Collective Sirens Big Band, with Sydney’s leading female and trans musicians. A World Premier, ‘Bridges of Dreams’ boasts of music composed by Shubha Mudgal, Aneesh Pradhan and Sandy Evans, recorded in Mumbai and Sydney. This is a Project of ideas between world-class collaborators working in complex, ever-evolving genres. ‘Bridge of Dreams’ spans everything from improvisational Jazz to Hindustani, Classical, Bollywood and Indipop. Counting and Cracking ‘Counting and Cracking’ is an Australian Play that will be staged at the Sydney Town Hall, with Sri Lankan meal served. Written by S Shakthidharan, a popular Australian storyteller with Sri Lankan Heritage and Ancestry, ‘Counting and Cracking’ narrates the story of Radha and her son Siddhartha who prepare to settle down in Sydney’s western suburbs. They receive a phone call from Colombo which bring back their past life. Shanghai Mimi (Photo Credit: Yang Xiaohuo) Sixteen actors play four generations of a family, in a story about Australia as a land of refuge; Sri Lanka’s efforts to remain united; and reconciliation within families, across countries, across generations. It is a timely illustration of the ways in which Australia transforms those who come here and is itself transformed, that ultimately reveals not how much separates us, but what we all have in common. About the Sydney Festival 2019 The annual cultural celebration Sydney Festival returns to transform the City from January 9 to January 27, 2019, delivering the highest quality art and big ideas. It would feature 18 World Premieres, five Australian Premieres and eight Australian exclusives along with a variety of new Australian co-commissions. Theatre Shows Roslyn Packer Theatre will be the home of two international hit theatre shows, namely, ‘Beware of Pity,’ a Complicité and Schaubühne Berlin Theatre collaboration, directed by internationally renowned Simon McBurney coming exclusively to Sydney Festival, and ‘HOME,’ a magical meditation on safety and Ram-A-Thon planned in aid of Friends of Fiji Health 10 kilometres of Walk on February 3, 2019 Thakur Ranjit Singh shelter by award-winning theatre performer, director and absurdist Geoff Sobelle. Life-affirming Celebration Audience interaction will build throughout ‘HOME,’ to culminate in a giant wine-swilling life-affirming celebration. The ‘Festival Garden’ and world-famous Magic Mirrors ‘Spiegeltent’ return to Hyde Park in January to feature Pigalle, a new festival commission. It is set in a Parisian nightclub, Pigalle is a carousel of music, muscles and abandon from the makers of Velvet, starring Marcia Hines, Iota and Bangarra’s Waangenga Blanco. Throughout the Festival, the tent also showcases a diverse musical line-up including Orquesta Akokán, a 13-piece mambo band direct from Cuba; South African neo-soul singer and queer icon with charisma to burn Nakhane; American art-pop composer Julia Holter; the Godfather of Ethio-Jazz Mulatu Astatke, backed by the eight-piece Black Jesus Experience; acoustic desert-blues trio Les Filles de Illighadad; and sparkling stars of the cabaret world Paul Capsis, Camille O’Sullivan and Le Gateau Chocolat. What started four years ago as a prop to raise funds for completing Shri Ram Mandir in the West Auckland suburb of Henderson has grown to become an annual fundraiser for needy organisations. First, we helped Starship Children’s Hospital with a collection of more than $10,000. Second, we raised about $16,000 for St John’s Ambulance. The next Walkathon, which has been named, ‘Ram-A –Thon’ to reflect its initiative from Shri Ram Mandir, will be held on Sunday, February 3, 2019, with a target to far surpass past collections. This will be to help people needing urgent medical attention in Fiji. Funds collected will go to ‘Friends of Fiji Health,’ which organises volunteer doctors to help people in Fiji. Walk with a difference Unlike past walks which was day-long, walking through built up area and roads, we have reduced this walk to just 10 kms. And we have shifted closer to home in West Auckland. It commences at Shri Ram Mandir at 830 am (assembly at 8 File Photo of ‘Ram-a-Thon’ held on December 11, 2016, showing National List MP Kanwaljit Singh Bakshi addressing the walkers at Winter Garden, Auckland Domain. am) at 11 Brick Street, proceed to Sturges Road Train Station, wind down to Vintage Drive (off Sturges) and join the picturesque cemented walkway of Henderson through beautiful forests, vines, and Oratia Stream, between Central Park Drive and Henderson Valley Road. The major break will be at 359 Henderson Valley Road Ashram. Family Fun Day The main difference this year is the addition of a Family Fun Day. The Walk will terminate at Henderson Park, where a day full of activities has been planned from 11 am. These will include Women’s Volleyball and Penalty Kicks, Men’s 7-A-Side Soccer & Tug o’ War, Senior Citizens’ Lawn Bowling & Ball and Bucket, Children’s Marble & Spoon, Sack Race, Relay and other non-competitive programmes for all age groups. For Soccer fans from Fiji, the attraction will be Division and Competition according to ten districts as follows: Rakiraki, Tavua, Ba, Lautoka, Nadi, Nadroga, Suva, Nasinu, Rewa and Labasa. Message of Spirituality The most important message is to religious organisations to follow in the helping spirit of Shri Ram Mandir. Managing Trustee Pravin Kumar said that this type of walkathon has multi-pronged objectives. “We have advised from the outset that the priority of this Charity Walk is not fundraising. While that is one of the aims, it is one on low Phil Twyford (now Housing, Urban Development and Transport) with (from left) Thakur Ranjit Singh, Waitakere Indian Association President Mahendra Sharma, Henderson-Massey Local Board Chairman Shane Henderson and Pravin Kumar at McCormick Park in Te Atatu South on December 11, 2016. (Pictures supplied by Thakur Ranjit Singh) priority,” he said. Multiple Objectives Mr Pravin said that the Walk has multiple objectives. They are (a) To engage with the wider community, including children, youth, elders, women and people from all walks to life – enhancing diversity, teamwork, networking and promoting multiculturalism (b) To create awareness of well-being, healthy living, walking, exercising and keeping fit (c) Raise funds for worthy charitable causes and help inculcate the concept of helping others who are less fortunate than us (d) Work collaboratively with other likeminded charitable, community and religious organisations and (e) Get corporate and commercial businesses on board as sponsors The Walkathon encourages other religious organisations to widen their focus from religious to spiritual wellbeing of the community. Further information can be obtained from Event Director Mahendra Sharma on 027-6613242. Email: family_sharma@hotmail. com For further details can also be obtained from Shri Ram Mandir Facebook Page or from Pundit Markand Bhatt on (09) 8364647 at the Mandir. Thakur Ranjit Singh is a Member of the ‘Ram-A-Thon’ Organising Committee. He is a Media Commentator and runs his blog, ‘Fiji Pundit.’
JANUARY 15, 2019 Model of the Fortnight Entertainmentlink 19 Mahesh Bindra, Rais Alvi and Dr Yousuf Hayat Rais Alvi, Mahesh Bindra, Dr Yousuf Hayat and Farrukh Gul Kaisrani Mahesh Bindra, Rais Alvi, Dr Yousuf Hayat and Tauqir Khan Adnan Mirza, Farah H Alvi and Rais Alvi (Pictures Supplied) Visiting bard inspires lovers of Mushaira and Ghazals Farah Rais Alvi An evening with Professor Rais Alvi was held on December 21, 2018, at the residence of Adnan Mirza (and this Reporter) in North Shore, Auckland with the cooperation of Bazm e Adab and Indian Newslink. Called, ‘Ek Sham Rais Alvi Ke Naam’ (‘An Evening in the name of Rais Alvi’), it was an event to remember. Celebrated Poet and author Professor Rais Alvi is an Games, cultural programmes and networking make up a busy programme at a newly formed organisation in Auckland. The Programme, called, ‘Tamilar Thiruvizha’ (Tamilians Festival) will be held on Saturday, January 26, 2019 at Mt Roskill War Memorial Hall, located at 13, May Road, Mt Roskill. The new body, called, ‘Tamil Association of New Zealand Inc’ (TANZI) will be officially launched at the event. Sports and Culture Association President Sowndra (Sowndar) Rajan Palanisamy said that the Progamme will commence with outdoor activities at 2 pm. “These will include Kabaddi, Kolam (Rangoli) and fun games for all ages, up to 4 pm. Our cultural progamme will commence inside the auditorium at 5 pm. This will comprise Fancy Dress Parade by children, music and dance by Nivetha and her team, Rhythmic Thunder School, Bharati and the Moksha Team, Chennai City Gangzta (Academy of Dance) and Yalini. The Programme will include traditional Tamil food and games” he said. Tickets and Contacts Tickets priced at $10 per adult and $5 per child are available. Further information can be obtained from Aaron Samuel Joseph on 021-02588847; Pradeep Ravi on 021-442147; Tamil Maran on 021-1609800; Guhan Gunasekaran on 021-740818. About TANZI Sowndar described ‘TANZI’ as a group of people who have come together to help Tamil people from all over the world and in particular from Tamil Nadu to settle eminent poet, writer, and author of a number of books on Japanese literature and Poetry. The evening, with invited guests, witnessed an amazing Mushaira and a wonderful musical performance by the artistes, in the presence of literary and political maestros. They included former Member of Parliament and Chief Guest Mahesh Bindra, Tauqir Khan (known to Indian Newslink readers as ‘Payami’), Roopa Suchdev and other leaders of the New Association plans celebration for Tamilians in Auckland Half-day event starts at 2 pm on January 26, 2019 Venkat Raman community. Mr Mirza (and this Reporter) welcomed the gathering with floral tributes to Guests of Honour, followed a Guftugu (Conversation) Session with Professor Alvi. This session was hosted by Dr Yousuf Hayat. The Q&A Session on the life and works of Professor Mohammad Rais Alvi was interesting and informative. Soulful Music The evening proceeded with down smoothly in New Zealand. “TANZI has been informally serving Tamil-speaking people for the past two years through ‘Jallikattu,’ a WhatsApp group with has more than 450 members. We have helped a good number of new immigrants in finding jobs, meet and assist on arrival, accommodation, buying and selling vehicles, advice on education, career and legal matters and other issues,” he said. He said that TANZI’s informal service has been very well received and appreciated, encouraging its establishment as a registered, not-for-profit organisation. “We look forward to the active support and collaboration of all New Zealanders to be enable us render service and expand the scope further to reach the community at large,” he said. Sowndar said that the Association hopes to make an impact with its ‘Tamilar Thiruvizha’ on January 26, 2019. Sowndra Rajan Palanisamy can be reached on 021-1804908. Part Time workers wanted For Niche Media in Auckland, New Zealand We are looking for part time staff to help with handing out brochures at the following regions; Tauranga: January 26 to January 28, 2019 from 3 pm to 5 pm: 4ea Staff (for each day) Hamilton: January 31, 2019 from 3 pm to 5 pm: 10ea Staff Wellington: January 3 and February 6, 2019: 10ea Staff (for each day) Auckland: February 8, 2019: 7 pm to 9 pm: 16 Staff If you would like to earn a few dollars and enjoy a day out at Cricket, please contact; Admin@ NicheMedia.co.nz for more information. Happy Cricket Season! the musical performance of Auckland’s famous Nisar Mirza’s ghazals and songs. Distinct flavours were added by Arif and Joseph with their unique style of late Mohammed Rafi and Kishore Kumar. Past and Contemporary Poetry The Mushaira began with Ghazals by Master of Ceremonies Dr Yousuf Hayat. Among the participants were Payami, Rehana Yousuf, Waqar Qureshi from Whakatane, Hanan Khan, Irfan and Atta ur Rehman Qureshi from Melbourne. The final touches were given by Professor Alvi who presented his Haiku and Ghazals which were highly appreciated by the audience. Mr Bindra lauded the efforts of Mr Mirza this Reporter for organising a great literary and musical evening. Among the highlights of ‘Ek Sham Rais Alvi Ke Naam’ was the high tea served the Mirza family including Adnan, this Reporter, Hassan, Nisaa and Nusha.
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