Porirua mall hosts Diwali celebrations this weekend
North City Mall is the place to celebrate Diwal this weekend.
From 12 noon to 2pm on both days, Diwali activities at the mall will feature cultural performances including traditional classical dances, bhangra, Bollywood zumba, music, henna painting and art work, rangoli, Indian sweets and snacks, and lucky draws.
Dignitaries expected to attend include India’s High Commissioner to New Zealand, Muktesh Pardeshi,
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