The Alexandra South Asian Cultural Festival put a spotlight on the diversity of cultures found in isolated communities. Alexandra Community Centre hosted a gathering of locals who have connections to South Asian countries on Saturday to celebrate and show their appreciation for the diversity in the community. The event was hosted by Arasan NZ Trust, in partnership with Welcoming Communities, and the Central Otago Regional Council. Carthika Luxmanan, Arasan NZ Trust event organizer, said that the day was about exposing Alexandra residents and South Asian cultures. After students submitted their posters, a panel from Arasan NZ Trust selected the first, second, and third place posters.

Source: Otago Daily Times August 28, 2022 18:50 UTC