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Holi & Harmony Celebrations By Mac & Gopio 20/03/22

Mac & Gopio Celebrated Holi and Harmony Day on Sunday the 20th March 2022, at Jewel of India.. The objective of the event is to spread the message of Harmony and celebrate through the vibrant colours of the Holi festival. It was a great experience to mash up Eastern Tradition with Western Culture together and get a different butContinue reading “Holi & Harmony Celebrations By Mac & Gopio 20/03/22”

MAC and GOPIO screened the film “Kashmir Files” March 2022

We had a very successful Movie day on 15th March 2022 at the Hoyts cinema Woden. MAC and GOPIO screened the film “Kashmir Files” exclusively for its community members.  Over 80 people participated in this eye-opener movie which is based on the plight of Kashmiri pandits in 1990. We express our gratitude to the event sponsor Rakesh Bhutani Ji for his generous help and support. Thank youContinue reading “MAC and GOPIO screened the film “Kashmir Files” March 2022”

University of Canberra – Presented A plaque of Honour to MAC – President Nishi Puri

 The University of Canberra has formally thanked the Multicultural Association of Canberra (MAC) and the Global Organisation for People of Indian Origin (GOPIO) for helping to support the University’s international students.  Click to Continue Reading …… (22/02/2022). On 22/2/22 the University of Canberra presented a plaque to President Nishi Puri who is president of both organisations. This plaque was presented forContinue reading “University of Canberra – Presented A plaque of Honour to MAC – President Nishi Puri”

Australia Day 26th January 2022-Celebrated by MAC

Multicultural Association of Canberra in support of GOPIO had a fabulous event on 26th January 2022. Although numbers were capped due to Covid, we still had nearly 100 attendees at Weston Creek Community center.The event was graced by the Indian High Commissioner Mr. Manpreet Vohra and his wife Naseem Vohra, Hon Minister for Multicultural affairs Ms.Continue reading “Australia Day 26th January 2022-Celebrated by MAC”

SENIORS CHRISTMAS 23/12/21

Today the Seniors group met at Palmerston to attend a Christmas party hosted by MCCI. It was a lot of fun to meet Santa and get presents Christmas lunch was yummy followed by group games. Multicultural Association of Canberra thanked MCCI for doing a wonderful job throughout the year in spite of Covid challenges ItContinue reading “SENIORS CHRISTMAS 23/12/21”

Retreat at Birrigai 12/12/21

On 12/12/21 MAC and GOPIO organized a retreat at Birrigai facilitated by Art of Living. This event was organized for multicultural community to feel happy and build resilience which they were experiencing during Covid lock down.The whole day workshop focused on Yoga, Meditation, Reflection and Team building skills and also providing opportunities to make newContinue reading “Retreat at Birrigai 12/12/21”

Mental Health Workshop by MAC 5/12/21

MAC initiated a mental health workshop on 5/12/21 at Bharat Int in Belconnen for community well being and mental health post Covid lock down. Community was feeling the pinch of social isolation and this was the perfect timing. Dr Deepa Shingal a physiactrist was the facilitator of this event and she gave us lots ofContinue reading “Mental Health Workshop by MAC 5/12/21”

Diwali Celebration by MAC

MAC celebrated Diwali on 31st November 2021 at jewel of India in Manuka.It was a very multicultural event whereby many community leaders from various associations like Bangla desh, Srilanka and Africa participated along with Indian community leaders and members of the Canberra community. The event started with lighting of lamps, speeches by the politicians andContinue reading “Diwali Celebration by MAC”