A Deepavali function, in collaboration with the Auckland Tamil Association (ATA), took place at our Newmarket centre during the weekend. Diwali signifies a cultural, religious and seasonal holiday for many Hindus in Asia and beyond. Diwali symbolises the victory...
Pearl of the Islands Foundation (PIF) organised a Reflection Day to re-live the memories and experiences from IFLC 2018. This year, in May, PIF took a group of seven students from Auckland to Sydney to showcase the Maori language...
The Pearl of the Islands would like to express gratitude to all that attended our Noah’s Pudding cultural event which took place last month. During the event, speakers from all three main Abrahamic religions highlighted the importance of the...
Dr Alp Aslandogan, Executive Director of AfSV (https://afsv.org/) was in New Zealand for a series of meetings and events following his visit from Australia. A roundtable discussion took place with representatives from various faiths and civil societies. The topic...
7 talented Auckland Grammar boys represented New Zealand at the International Festival of Language and Culture 20-18. In what was an extraordinary display, Cruze, Daetona, Maika, Rawiri, Ngawari, Pukeroa, and Takerei performed a song (Waiata a-ringa), acknowledging the people who...
The Parnell based Holy Trinity Cathedral hosted a Ramadan Iftar dinner for the Pearl of the Islands Foundation (PIF) community members in what proved to be a magnificent event to enhance understanding, break stereotypes, and build bridges. The mutual...
Over 80 honourable guests packed the Wellington Cathedral of St Paul for a Ramadan Iftar dinner hosted and organised by the Pearl of the Islands Foundation (PIF). The function, held in late May, is one of the many Ramadan...
As part of our ‘Cultural Night’ series, a Chinese New Year Cultural Night was held at the Pearl of the Islands cultural centre in Newmarket. Approximately 50 guests attended the function. Kanwaljit Bakshi MP welcomed guests and appreciated that the...
We were delighted to be selected for the Lantern Festival held at the Domain in Auckland. Our renowned kebab and baklava were on sale for the 3-night event. The Chinese festival is the largest of its kind in New...
We’ve received funds to prepare 60 food parcels to those in need this Christmas. Parcels have been distributed in partnership with sponsors and organisations such as ATWC. Photos attached below.