{"id":38923,"date":"2025-05-14T17:36:52","date_gmt":"2025-05-14T12:06:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/livemumbai.in\/index.php\/2025\/05\/14\/auckland-marathi-association-celebrates-30-glorious-years-with-a-vibrant-marathi-natyamahotsav-2025\/"},"modified":"2025-05-14T17:36:52","modified_gmt":"2025-05-14T12:06:52","slug":"auckland-marathi-association-celebrates-30-glorious-years-with-a-vibrant-marathi-natyamahotsav-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/livemumbai.in\/index.php\/2025\/05\/14\/auckland-marathi-association-celebrates-30-glorious-years-with-a-vibrant-marathi-natyamahotsav-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Auckland Marathi Association Celebrates 30 Glorious Years with a Vibrant Marathi Natyamahotsav 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Auckland [New Zealand], May 14:<\/strong> <\/span>The Auckland Marathi Association (AMAI) has completed an incredible 30 years of preserving and promoting Marathi culture in New Zealand. As part of the year-long celebrations marking this milestone, AMAI proudly hosted the\u00a0Marathi Natyamahotsav 2025<\/em>, a full-day theatrical festival held at the Green Bay Auditorium, Auckland.<\/p>\n

Under the dynamic leadership of President Mr. Chinar Chitale and the enthusiastic support of dedicated committee members and volunteers, the festival brought the Marathi community together in grand style. The event featured\u00a0four Marathi plays<\/strong>, directed, and performed by members of Auckland\u2019s own Marathi artists\u2019 group:<\/p>\n

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  1. Savlya<\/em><\/li>\n
  2. Tax Free<\/em><\/li>\n
  3. Khel Savlyancha<\/em><\/li>\n
  4. Sanjya Chaya<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    The packed auditorium resonated with laughter, applause, whistles, and emotional connection, creating an electric atmosphere. These plays showcased not just entertainment but also the richness of Marathi tradition, values, and everyday life, highlighting the community\u2019s unity and artistic talent.<\/p>\n

    President Mr. Chinar Chitale, in his address, shared his pride and appreciation:
    \n\u201cThese plays are not just performances\u2014they represent our tradition, our identity, and our love for storytelling. They reflect who we are and what we cherish as a community.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

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    He warmly welcomed founding members of the association, including the ever-inspiring\u00a0Shri Uday Gogate<\/strong>\u00a0(now in his 80s),\u00a0Shri Hemant Joshi<\/strong>, and remembered with respect \u00a0Mr. Dinesh Pradhan<\/strong>, and\u00a0Shri Dharap\u00a0<\/strong>and late\u00a0Dr. Sudhakar Maydeo<\/strong>,\u2014visionaries who laid the foundation of AMA three decades ago.<\/p>\n

    Throughout the year, AMA has continued to celebrate every key Maharashtrian festival such as\u00a0Ganeshotsav, Diwali, Gudi Padwa, Holi, Rangpanchami<\/strong>\u00a0with great fervor. From\u00a0cricket matches to badminton, chess, and carrom tournaments<\/strong>, the association blends sports and cultural heritage seamlessly. This year\u2019s Gudi Padwa was even celebrated on a cricket ground, symbolizing tradition meeting contemporary life.<\/p>\n

    AMAI also proudly hosted a\u00a0blood donation camp<\/strong>, celebrated Diwali with\u00a0New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon<\/strong>, and witnessed the historic visit of the\u00a0President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu<\/strong>\u00a0to New Zealand.<\/p>\n

    To commemorate this momentous year, the Association launched its annual magazine\u00a0\u2018ZunjuMunju\u2019<\/strong>, a vibrant collection of event photos, member contributions, and community highlights. The magazine was inaugurated by founding member\u00a0Shri Uday Gogate<\/strong>\u00a0and his wife.<\/p>\n

    The event concluded with a heartfelt vote of thanks by Mr. Chinar Chitale, who acknowledged the hard work of the organizing team, especially Devdatta Paranjape ,\u00a0Chaitanya Nerkar, Harshad Bandekar, Bhoopali Deshpande, Neha Revankar, Anirudh Sain, Aniket Khedekar, Anurag Jadhav, Rohan Metrani<\/strong>, and\u00a0Deepti Zantye<\/strong>.
    \n\u201cWithout this passionate team, none of this would be possible,\u201d<\/em>\u00a0he added.<\/p>\n

    I thanks to our sponsors -Shanayaan Arts & -CFI events<\/p>\n

    And thanks to Mrs. Anuradha Mayadeo, wife of Shri Sudhakar Mayadeo for their donation to association.<\/p>\n

    About Auckland Marathi Association (AMAI):<\/strong>
    \nFounded in 1995, the Auckland Marathi Association was established by a few Marathi families in New Zealand seeking to preserve their cultural roots. Today, AMAI has grown into a vibrant, inclusive community where first- and second-generation Marathi New Zealanders celebrate festivals, arts, and community spirit. From traditional dance and music to theatre and sports, AMAI continues to be a beacon of Marathi culture abroad.<\/p>\n

    If you have any objection to this press release content, kindly contact pr.error.rectification@gmail.com to notify us. We will respond and rectify the situation in the next 24 hours.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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