Auckland Indian Association honours Senior Citizens Monday, June 28, 2021 Paridhi Bakshi
The Auckland Indian Association honoured their senior citizens over the age of 90 for the second time at a special luncheon on Sunday, June 27, at Mahatma Gandhi Centre.
Twenty three “super seniors” - as they were called for being above than the ninety-year-old cut-off age - were honoured in the event which was attended by around 200 people.
Several dignitaries, including Kanwaljit Bakshi, a former member of parliament, Bhav Dhillon, Honorary Consul of India, joined in the celebrations.
The event commenced with a welcoming speech by Dhiru Bhai Patel, Auckland Indian Association’s Chairperson of Senior Citizen.