2018 Summer/Autumn Newsletter
Welcome to the Pearl of the Islands Foundation 2018 Summer/Autumn Newsletter! We have lots to share so click on the link below and see what we’ve recently accomplished.
Ramadan: A Month for Spiritual Reflection
The team at Pearl of the Islands Foundation would like to wish everyone a Blessed Ramadan. Ramadan Kareem! RAMADAN is the 9th month of the Islamic lunar calendar and is observed by Muslims worldwide as a month of daily...
Chinese New Year Cultural Night
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...
Lantern Festival 2018
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...
Xmas Food Parcels 2017 Delivered
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.
Christmas Food Parcels 2017
As PIF members, we always seek to make a difference through our actions. We have recognised that the relief of poverty is so important that even helping a relatively small number of people can be significant. With this in...
PHSP Over the Holiday Break!
The Pearl Holiday School Programme continued over the holidays with many students joining for a fun and engaging time. Activities that improved memory, arithmetical skills, and general knowledge along with our typical activities outside of the classroom entertained the...
Diwali Cultural Night
As part of the ‘Cultural Night’ series, a Diwali Cultural Night was held to experience first hand the Hindu tradition, dances, and food. Diwali signifies a cultural, religious and seasonal holiday for many Hindus in Asia and beyond. To...
Noah’s Pudding Day
Ashura (Noah’s Pudding) is a day in which Muslims, especially Turkish people, share a dessert to friends, relatives, neighbours and everyone else included in their social circle. Last weekend, PIF volunteers cooked the dessert. Friends and supporters of PIF...