The National Multicultural Festival began in 1996 and has since evolved into the biggest occasion on Canberra’s event landscape. In the very beginnings of the Festival, it was a one-day event, eventually moving to a 2-week Festival. Over the course of the last 21 years it has developed into the 3-day Festival it is now,[…]
Best wishes for a successful and happy new year ahead With 2017 now upon us- and a full year of opportunities and achievements waiting ahead – it is timely to congratulate your organisation on the successes of the past 12 months. During 2016, members of Canberra’s vibrant and active Indian community contributed to our city’s multicultural[…]
Happy New Year to all those associated with the Federation of Indian Associations of ACT (FINACT) and its numerous member associations – including those recently added to the FINACT umbrella: Indian Students Association – ANU and Sprintz Inc! I love this time of year. It is the perfect opportunity to look back over the year[…]
As another year passes and we begin to move into 2017, it is with great pleasure that I convey my personal greetings on behalf of the Federation of Indian Associations of ACT (FINACT) to each of you. The FINACT and the community will look back with satisfaction on 2016, as a year of great progress[…]
What a grand finale of our prestigious and highly competitive annual cricket tournament held at Bonner oval on 20 November 2016. BJSM PK-XI retained championship after beating Karnataka Bulldozers. This year, the standards of the tournament were risen to very high levels and also the players were presented with substantially high value appreciation and awards.[…]
On 1 December 2016, the new High Commissioner of India, His Excellency Shri Ajay M Gondane presented his credentials to the Governor-General and later he invited community leaders at his residence, India House. FINACT President started the welcome reception with his impromptu speech followed by His Excellency’s expression of his appreciation for all participants. Further,[…]
It is such a pleasure to continue our involvement with the Federation of Indian Associations of the ACT. The partnership between FINACT and Konica Minolta Business Solutions is one that has endured for a number of years now. We deeply value the pillars on which FINACT is built, namely those of Fraternity, Inclusiveness, Networking, Assistance,[…]
As you know, the High Commissioner of India Mr Navdeep Suri has been assigned another important task by the Government of India and will be departing Australia leaving an exceptional impression among the communities and diplomatic circles. FINACT Member associations’ delegates and distinguished community leaders bid a very sentimental farewell to His Excellency Mr Suri[…]