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Candle-lit vigil in support of Nepalese community
Candle-lit vigil in support of Nepalese community
The community is invited to show its support for the local Nepalese community, their families and countrymen in Nepal, at a candle-lit vigil on Friday 1 May from 6.30pm at Victoria Square.
The local Nepalese community will host the vigil, with support from the Student Volunteer Army and Christchurch City Council.
Speakers include Professor Rajesh Dhakal, president of the New Zealand Nepalese Friendship Society, renowned Everest climber Mark Inglis and Mayor Lianne Dalziel.
Candles will be available for lighting at the vigil.
The Student Volunteer Army will be collecting donations, which will go towards recovery work in Nepal.
WHAT:
Candle-lit vigil in support of Nepalese
community
WHO: Mayor Lianne
Dalziel
Professor Rajesh Dhakal, president of the New
Zealand Nepalese Friendship Society
Mark Inglis, renowned Everest climber
WHEN: Friday 1 May 2015 at 6.30pm
WHERE: Victoria Square
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