Projects
Youth Focus
Arasan NZ Trust was privileged to be hosted by PACNZ (Christchurch) for some good-natured competition on the cricket field. Through inter-community sports, Arasan NZ Trust aims to promote not only physical well-being but also friendship, awareness and comradery
Women’s Empowerment
Arasan NZ Trust was privileged to be hosted by PACNZ (Christchurch) for some good-natured competition on the cricket field. Through inter-community sports, Arasan NZ Trust aims to promote not only physical well-being but also friendship, awareness and comradery
Health & Wellbeing
Arasan NZ is committed to supporting community wellbeing by connecting communities through sports. Arasan NZ believes that sports promotes not only the physical well-being of participants but also the psychological well-being of participants and spectators.
Vaccination Uptake for Dunedin South Asian Community
Arasan New Zealand in partnership with Dunedin Tamil Society, Pakistan Association of New Zealand (Otago) and Dunedin Malayali Association organised a vaccination uptake event.
Date: 18th Dec 2021
Vaccination Uptake for Christchurch South Asian Community
Arasan New Zealand Association organized a vaccination uptake event directed at the South Asian Community in Christchurch and the wider Canterbury region.
Date: 19th Dec 2021
Cricket & Family Fun Day
Arasan NZ Trust is priveleged to be hosted by PACNZ (Christchurch) this summer for some good natured competition on the cricket field. Through inter-community sports, we aim to promote not only physical well-being but also friendship, awareness and comraderie. Mark your calendars! Enjoy a day out with friends and family, create new friendships, and share in the community spirit, while supporting our players. We look forward to seeing you in Christchurch on 29th December 2021. Check the poster for more details and share with your networks.
Festivals for Social Cohesion
Arasan NZ Trust was privileged to be hosted by PACNZ (Christchurch) for some good-natured competition on the cricket field. Through inter-community sports, Arasan NZ Trust aims to promote not only physical well-being but also friendship, awareness and comradery
Ōtepoti Dunedin Diwali 2021
Join us as Otago Museum comes alive with light, colour, and festivities to celebrate South Asian heritage in Dunedin. Diwali is the festival of light. It symbolizes the spiritual victory of light over darkness, good over evil, and celebrates the goddess of prosperity. Get your Diwali on with henna hand painting (mehndi), put a bindi on your forehead, and learn how to wrap a turban or drape a saree, all for free! There are also stalls where you can buy saree and jewellery to take home with you.
Rotorua Indian Cultural Evening
Arasan is proud to announce the next planned event, the Indian Cultural Evening, to be held in #Rotorua in collaboration with Rotorua Multicultural Council and Bay of Plenty Rotorua Indian Association. Featuring the super talented band Mokshabase, along with other cultural performances by the locals, this is an event not to be missed! Numbers are limited and there will be no door sales so book your tickets through. Tickets include dinner and all proceeds go to Shanti Niwas Charitable Trust.
Pukekohe Sri Lankan Evening
Pukekohe celebrates Sri Lankan evening! Arasan is once again proud to organize an event in partnership with Pukekohe Sri Lankan community for a fun-filled family day, doubling as a fundraiser to support the crisis in Sri Lanka. Mark your calendars! There’ll be Sri Lankan delicacies, baila and Tamil Kuththu DJ music, traditional games, kids activities and even an award for best traditional dress! All proceeds will go to support those suffering in the Sri Lankan crisis.
Dunedin Indian Independence Day 2022
Arasan Trust was honored and priveleged to be requested by the Dunedin Indian Community to coordinate the celebration of the 76th India Independence Day, with support from the Indian High Commission of New Zealand. Join us for the flag ceremony, speeches and other cultural activities in commemoration of this historical event.
Alexandra South Asian Cultural Event
Mark your calendars for 27th August 2022 (2-6pm)! Arasan NZ Trust, in collaboration with Alexandra Welcoming Communities and Central Otago District Council, brings to you the South Asian Cultural Festival, in a first-of-its kind free family event in Alexandria! It’ll be an afternoon to remember with fun, food and music, with opportunities to participate in fashion shows, Bollywood dancing and more! We’re very excited to be able to bring this to you and look forward to having you there to make this a vibrant event!
Queenstown Nepalese Community Teej Festival
Arasan NZ trust is delighted to support another south Asian community upon their request. Queenstown Nepalese community celebrating Teej festival. Sunday 28 August 5pm, Lake Hayes Pavilion.