NEW ZEALAND, March 13, 2014 (Indian News Link): The younger members of the Hindu community have called on their peers to realize the power inherent in them and seek self-inspiration to bring about quality changes in lifestyle and promote a better society.
Organized jointly by the Hindu Youth New Zealand and the New Zealand Hindu Students Forum, the Conference held under the theme, “Dynamic You: The Power of Youth” attracted 150 participants. Among them were university students, professionals and entrepreneurs with a passion for Hindu values.
The conference, held on March 1 at Aotea Centre in Auckland’s Central Business District, was the third in an annual series. It brought together young men and women from both sides of the Tasman. It was an event that channelized the enthusiasm and exuberance of the younger members of the society, providing them a platform for exchange of ideas and information, and more importantly, find ways and means of assimilating the Hindu way of life.
Murali Magesan, who undertook various responsibilities for the annual gathering, said in his keynote address that Hindu youth can be the leading light of the multicultural, multi-religious and multilingual community of New Zealand, provided they harnessed their capabilities for the common good. “There are about 80,000 Hindus in New Zealand, accounting for about 2% of the population. As a group, we are significantly more qualified compared to the rest of the population. It is heartening that a high percentage of Hindus are highly successful professionals in this country,” he said.