To all at FINACT, everyone taking part in this tournament, and cricket fans and players everywhere, I am proud to offer my congratulations and encouragement for the second annual FINACT Rolling Trophy T-20 Cricket Tournament, happening once again in the ACT for the second year in February-March 2013. […]
I would like to convey my warmest greetings and best wishes to all Australians celebrating the holy festival of Deepavali or Diwali. Deepavali or the ‘festival of lights’ is a positive and joyous celebration that represents hope, renewal, happiness, forgiveness and goodwill. It celebrates good over evil and, just like the row of clay lamps[…]
Dear Jayanti
Thank you for your email of 21 October 2012 about a message for the festival of ‘Diwali’ for the FINACT website.
As Canberrans, we are privileged to be able to share in the rich traditions and ceremonies of so many cultures throughout the year. […]
I would like to wish Leaders and Members of the FINACT and its 22 community organisations, a very joyous and prosperous Diwali and best wishes for the coming year. Diwali is a time for prayer, celebration and resolutions for the coming year. I do hope that the Members of FINACT will have a joyous[…]
My colleagues and I send our best wishes to the Indian community on the occasion of the Indian festival of lights.
This is a significant festival for the Indian community around Canberra, and is celebrated around Australia and the world. […]
Over the last 12 months I have had the great honour of joining the Indiancommunity of Canberra in celebrating their wise, beautiful and enduring culture. From the joyful Diwali- Festival of Lights to the colourful Bollywood themed Multicultural Gala Dinner and Awards to the popular India in the City area of the National Multicultural[…]
On 15 August we commemorate India’s independence from British rule as well as the memory of those who died fighting for India’s freedom. These men and women fought with true courage and spirit so that India could once again become a sovereign nation. On the 15 August we celebrate that achievement. […]
On the occasion of India’s 65th Independence Day I am pleased to have the opportunity to congratulate the Indian community on this great milestone.
The contribution of people of Indian heritage helps make Canberra such a wonderfully diverse city. I especially commend the influence and contribution of Indian-Australians in areas such as business, public service, education, science, engineering, medicine and the arts, just to name a few.