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New Zealand police perform bhangra at the Diwali festival in Auckland

Posted on by L. Dreeye
New Zealand police perform bhangra at the Diwali festival in Auckland

As Diwali approaches, the excitement for the festival of lights is palpable across the world. Not only in India, but also residents of distant countries are preparing for the celebrations. This global enthusiasm is captured in a touching video of New Zealand police officers performing bhangra at a Diwali event.

The video begins with the host announcing, “Here we start with a Punjabi folk dance… Bhangra.” After this, two uniformed policemen enter the stage. Soon other officers join them, and together they perform a traditional dance to a cheerful tune, joined by participants of different nationalities.

Instagram user Yaj Patel shared the video with the caption: “New Zealand police perform live bhangra.” The text overlay on the video shows that the performance took place at the Diwali festival in Auckland.

Social media users reacted with joy:

One person remarked, “The world is a wonderful place when you can embrace other traditions and cultures.” Another commented: “No one seems to be offended by watching this…on the contrary, he is enjoying the other dance and music!” A third added: “I don’t understand these negative comments. New Zealand is a multicultural country and we celebrate all cultures and races. It’s a sign of respect.” A fourth noted: “This is so cool. It’s nice to see that they are open to a new culture.”

The Diwali festival in Auckland is a huge annual celebration. Various artists come together to make this a spectacular event that allows New Zealand’s Indian community to celebrate Diwali with their western neighbors.

Dwayne Wichman-Evans, events director for BNZ’s Diwali festival in Auckland, said: “We’re looking for a variety of performances and food options from all parts of India – we want all regions represented.” He also said, “This is an opportunity to be part of an event that celebrates diversity and brings the community together.”

What do you think of this video of police performing Bhangra? Did this make an impression on you?

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some common questions asked about this news:

Where did the New Zealand Police perform Bhangra?

They performed at the Diwali festival in Auckland.

Who shared the video of New Zealand police officers dancing bhangra?

Instagram user Yaj Patel shared the video.

What dance did the New Zealand police perform during Diwali?

They performed the Punjabi folk dance Bhangra.

How did social media users react to the Bhangra performance?

Social media users reacted with joy, praising the coming together of different cultures.

What is the significance of the Diwali festival in Auckland?

It is an annual celebration that brings together diverse artists and celebrates cultural diversity.