The Indian Weekender, 28 May 2021

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6 NEW ZEALAND Friday, May 28, 2021 The Indian Weekender DaNZ: An International Dance Festival showcases NZ’s diversity in form of ‘train journey’ SANDEEP SINGH Taking a cue from the recently started Hamilton to Auckland train service, creative artists from Rambutan Media Works NZ Limited had choreographed an international dance festival DaNZ – whereby showcasing diversity in New Zealand’s multicultural society. Conceived and organised by Rambutan Media Works NZ Limited at the beginning of the month on Saturday, May 1, at Uxbridge Arts and Culture Centre, Howick, the Dance Festival has mesmerised many observers in the broader Indian cultural creative space. The event showcased cultural symbols, languages art forms from different countries and coalesced them with Maori culture as the train reaches its dream destination – Aotearoa. Speaking to the Indian Weekender Yugendran Vasudevan, actor, singer, and founder of Rambutan Media Works, said, “DaNZ is a cultural integration program that mirrors New Zealand’s diversity.” “It is choreographed as a train journey that starts in China, proceeds to Nepal, then North India, Andhra and Telangana, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Sri Lanka and reaches its dream destination- Aotearoa, while picking up the likeminded passengers who VASTU TIPS: How to manage various types of energies at home for your general well-being VIKRAM SINGH THAKUR The centuries-old Indian science of Vastushastra, is a knowledge that might be helpful while organizing your home or buying a new home. A lot of us must have heard the phrase “The universe is composed of five elements” - Water, Fire, Air, Earth and Space. These five elements also govern the space where we reside or work. The materials used in the construction of the houses come from these 5 elements. Like everything else, we humans also have the five elements. We have blood within our body, which is 90 per cent water. The woman is the central focal point and balances all the responsibilities of the house and makes it a home. If you follow the instructions below you can make her healthier and happier. • Couples must avoid the Northeast bedroom and use more of the South area. • At any time she feels weak, tired or sick, she should try and spend more time in the eastern part of the house. • The East brings power from the Rising Sun, which is good for its bones, heart and overall blood circulation. • Meditation and practising breathing exercise in the North-East region, which is considered as the Health Zone of the house would bring in much peace and holistic health for the woman/women of the house. • An imbalance of the water element or the North-East zone causes cardiac and progeny problems. Do not sleep with your head in a aspire to make New Zealand their new home.” To deliver this creative idea, a dance festival was planned and choreographed in an innovative manner divided into seven segments with each segment starting a small snack service- a snack that is popular in the region, unique information about the region, a cultural performance of the region and finally an ethnic, bridal wear parade. northern direction during pregnancy. • Vastu imbalance in the Northeast and Southeast together leads to significant health problems with most women. • Housewives and women, having their cooking in the south, south-west, and west experience fatigue and tire very easily. • Any residence with Vastu defects in the North-East, South-East and South-West areas combined leads to severe problems or delay in pregnancy or conception and complications in childbirth. • If the fire element is not balanced correctly in the form of the kitchen in the South-East region, then problems with hormones, gynaecology and ophthalmic problems are very much likely to occur. Many members of the community in audiences were enthralled with the creativity on display in the dance festival. Bhav Dhillon, Hon Consul of India, who was at the event, said, “These days, I am consistently reminded about the level of creativity and talents within our diasporic community.” “This idea of snacktrain which showcased different cultures from different parts of the " This idea of snack-train which showcased different cultures from different parts of the world was indeed an innovative one that I have not seen before, so full marks to creativity world was indeed an innovative one that I have not seen before, so full marks to creativity,” Mr Dhillon said. The festival included performances including Lion and Dragon Dance from China, dance and fashion show • Large windows toward the southwest must be avoided, especially if the woman in the house is also a working woman. • Kitchen in the Southwest and or the West causes a huge fatigue in women. • Kitchen in the Southwest also increases dominance attitude among women that leads to a strained relationship between husband and wife. • If your main room is located in the Southeast, the chances of acidity, indigestion and hormonal imbalances are more likely in women. • If the main entrance placed in South-East, it leads to hot temperament in woman of the house. But do remember these are universal tips of Vastu science. Practicing in the homes by from Nepal, Kuchipudi dance from Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, Mohiniyattam dance from Kerala, Bharatanatyam from Tamil Nadu and another dance and fashion show from Sri Lanka. yourself are not at all advisable because, like humans; every home is different all together and having different issues. To book an appointment: Contact Vikram Singh Thakur on 0226476592 or email at vikram26thakur@gmail.com A Vastu& S C I E N C E By Vikram Astro I N Y O F D E S T
The Indian Weekender Friday, May 28, 2021 NEW ZEALAND 7 Mana Andhra Telegu Association celebrates festival of Eid SANDEEP SINGH Mana Andhra Telugu Association – New Zealand (MATA-NZ) – a relatively new community association for Telugu speaking people in Auckland - celebrated the festival of Eid, bringing Muslim and wider communities together at Mt Albert War Memorial on Friday, May 21. This was the second major festival celebrated by MATA after having earlier organised the festival of Ugadi – a popular festival of the Andhra and Deccan region in India. Ghouse Majeed, General Secretary (MATA-NZ), told the Indian Weekender that the event was successful, with more than three hundred community members from Muslim and wider communities coming together to celebrate the festival of Eid. National MP Melisa Lee, former Kiwi-Indian MP Kanwaljeet Singh Bakshi, Hon Consul of India Bhav Dhillon were some of the key dignitaries to attend the event. The event began with a brief prayer by Moulana Hafiz Junaid followed by speeches from Dr Reginald Samuels, President MATA-NZ, and among others Ibrar Sheikh, President of Federation of Islamic Associations of New Zealand (FIANZ), National MP Melisa Lee and Hon Consul of India Bhav Dhillon. The speakers wished everyone Eid Mubarak along with sharing the importance of the festival to connect with family, friends and extended community. Eid marks the end of a month Eid marks the end of a month of fasting from dawn to sunset – Ramadan – which began this year on the night of April 13 - as well as an opportunity for spiritual reflection and prayer. of fasting from dawn to sunset – Ramadan – which began this year on the night of April 13 - as well as an opportunity for spiritual reflection and prayer. The event culminated with dinner served to everyone, including vegetarian food. Ghouse Majeed further told the Indian Weekender that their new organisation would be planning for more such events to celebrate other major festivals of the region. Public Health experts say New Zealanders should get vaccinated as soon as the vaccine is available Getting vaccinated against COVID-19 should be everyone’s top priority in 2021, says the New Zealand College of Public Health Medicine (NZCPHM). The College’s members have been part of the frontline of defending the country against the COVID-19 pandemic over the past year. We have much to be grateful for in New Zealand, if we look at the situation in most other countries around the world, says College President Dr Jim Miller. However, we cannot rely solely on strict border control measures indefinitely. A wide-reaching immunisation campaign will be needed to develop the level of population immunity to the virus that may allow for border controls to be relaxed and put us on a path to managing life with the virus. With no sustained community transmission of COVID-19 currently, New Zealand is fortunate to be in the position of not having to rush vaccine roll-out. This gives time to plan for equitable implementation. It is important to note that safety requirements have not been relaxed in the prompt approval of the COVID-19 vaccines, says Dr Miller. The vast injection of funding worldwide has allowed accelerated processes for development of the vaccines. The robustness of the assessment for the safety and effectiveness of the vaccines has not been compromised. In New Zealand, Medsafe has the role of looking at the data from the worldwide clinical trials and immunisation campaigns and taking decisions on what should be approved for implementation. Medsafe has advised that the Pfizer vaccine that has recently been approved for use in New Zealand is both effective and very safe for use. It is important to note that safety requirements have not been relaxed in the prompt approval of the COVID-19 vaccines, says Dr Miller. The vast injection of funding worldwide has allowed accelerated processes for development of the vaccines. New Zealand will be watching the latest developments with regards to the effectiveness of current vaccines against COVID-19 infection and illness very carefully in the months to come, but initial results overseas are very promising. Getting vaccinated when the vaccine is available is an important protection not only for yourself, but also for everyone around you. This includes those who might be more vulnerable to severe infection, such as the elderly or ill, or who cannot have the vaccine say the College. We urge all New Zealanders to get vaccinated as soon as possible once the vaccine becomes widely available. 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