Experience India

25/11/2025

23/11/2025

It was such a pleasure celebrating our first Indian festival with beautiful Motueka Community. Big thanks to Sez, Janine, Terri, Nichole, and Tihara for being our support pillars. It was not possible to make it happen without Rata Foundation Multicultural Nelson Tasman Inc NBS Tasman District Council - Te Kaunihera o te tai o Aorere and Motueka Library.

21/11/2025

Join Us for a Diwali Celebration Tomorrow....

We’re celebrating Diwali a little late this year in Motueka....but the joy, colors, and flavors are just as bright! 🪔🌟

Come enjoy a delicious Indian meal (please remember to bring cash), dance to lively Indian music, and soak in the festive vibes. 🎶💃🕺

We’ll also show a short video on the library screen explaining the significance of Diwali, perfect for anyone wanting to learn more.

📅 Tomorrow 22 Nov 2025
🕑 11 - 2 p.m

at Deck's reserve next to Motueka Library

🍛 Tasty Indian food
🎵 Music & dancing

Let’s celebrate together—better late than never! ✨🪔

12/11/2025

This is not our first time getting media coverage but somehow this one is special.

05/11/2025

Sharing some moments from our 12 October 2025- Nelson Diwali festival!

27/10/2025

We’re thrilled to bring another Diwali celebration to a brand-new location.

See the poster for event details! 🌸

22/10/2025

Nelson turned out en masse for the city’s annual Diwali festival at Founders Park.

15/10/2025

What an Incredible Diwali Celebration! 🌷

A heartfelt THANK YOU to everyone who made this year's Diwali Fest such a massive success! 🪔🪔
With over 1,500 attendees, 11 vibrant performance groups, 15 amazing stall holders, and the incredible support of 20+ dedicated volunteers, the energy and spirit of the festival was truly something to remember. 🙏
We are deeply grateful to our generous sponsors who helped bring this vision to life:Nelson City CouncilRata Foundation Ministry for Ethnic CommunitiesCUIK KiosksNelson AirportPrabh Cheema SummitHeart Foundation

Your support made a huge difference from lighting up the stage to supporting our community and cultural celebration.
To every performer, vendor, volunteer, and guest...THANK YOU for bringing your energy, colour, and joy. Diwali is about light, unity, and hope - and together, we truly shone bright. 🪔
We can’t wait to see you again next year!💞

11/10/2025

Rain or Shine Diwali is on!!

08/10/2025

What a beautiful post, Multicultural Nelson Tasman Inc

Diwali is all about community spirit and bringing people together and no one understands that better than you. ❤️

These moments from 2023 captured the joy perfectly and we’re excited it's happening again this sunday!" Experience India- Diwali 2025

04/10/2025

We’re excited to welcome Prabh Cheema from Summit Real Estate as a proud sponsor of the Experience India- Diwali 2025!

Join us at Founders Heritage Park next Sunday, 12 October, from 11 am to 4 pm, for a day filled with colour, culture, food, and celebration.

Thank you, Prabh, for standing with us and helping light up Nelson with the spirit of Diwali!