PHOTOS 2008

                                                             

Christchurch Proved To Be ‘a melting pot’
At Global Extravaganza  

Community Events Trust proudly celebrated The Bartercard Global Extravaganza 2008
in style with locals, international dignitaries and government officials
at Victoria Square on Sunday. The event also profiles Christchurch Garden City
as ‘the centre of melting pot”.

 The Amphitheatre was transformed in to huge celebration venue with combination of
 stylish décor by Acropolis and ethnic setting by Whirl Productions.

 The event included cultural performances and fashion showcasing over fifty countries.
Ethnic food stalls, craft information and demonstrations including body,
Hanna painting, also children’s entertainment by Ronald McDonald.

 Proceeds from commercial stalls go to the Ronald McDonald House.

 Roving MC Brigid McClelland says- “There was a great turn out for the
day and there was also a tremendous sense of pride which came through
 from the different nationalities representing their country in either dance
song or fashion. I feel it was a fun filled family day which I
 personally was proud to be a part of ".

 Deputy Mayor Norm Withers addressed on behalf of the city.
“I’d like to take this opportunity to give a huge thank to
Sharon Lingham for all the work she has done to bring
 this wonderful show to the city”.

Sharon is the president of the Trust and the founder of Global Extravaganza.

 The opening of Global Fashion Extravaganza was done by central MP
Nicky Wagner and the Minister of Immigration, Clayton Cosgrove as
 the event is about everyone joining forces together.

 “I was inspired by the energy and excitement of Global Extravaganza 2008.
 It is a great celebration of and for the people of Christchurch.
It's colourful, its vibrant and positive for the future of our city”. Says Nicky Wagner.

 Mr Cosgrove brought greetings from the Prime Minister and also gave
an inspiring speech and later told Newstalk ZB listeners how wonderful the event was.

 Z Club from Avonside High School was formally introduced by Mr Withers.
The unique Club focuses on youth developing leadership skills in high schools,
promotes career exploration and encourages members to participate in community,
school and international projects. It‘s aims reflect that of the Community Events Trust’s.

 The global fashion show was hosted by Ali Jones of Newstalk ZB. The catwalk
was just sequined of colour galore from the Pacific, Middle East, Asian and European countries. 
"It was fantastic to be involved in this celebration of some of the many
cultures in Christchurch. We learn so much from other cultures
 and it can be easy to forget the positive side of cultural diversity
 with so much negative coverage of racial issues in New Zealand,"
says the Newstalk ZB morning talk host Ali Jones.

Pansy Wong ( Ethnic Affairs), who could not attend Global Extravaganza, said,
 " I hope that everyone here today enjoys themselves and embraces what the
Global Extravaganza is all about-accepting each other's cultures and celebrating the
differences-I am a firm believer that we One Nation, Many People (with) Shared values".
Pam Browne from Exquisite Bouquets presented Ali Jones
 and Brigit McClelland with especially made bouquets.
Since Jill Dyball of Sydney designed her first diamond and crystal Bouquet in
1999 and it was hailed as the bouquet of the millennium, the bouquets have
 gained their place in the bridal industry . Each year more and more
brides are turning to the Crystal Bouquets.

 They are different…they are a keepsake…. they are affordable they are the
 answer for those with allergies…. they are unique each bouquet is specifically
designed to suit your dress and colours; they are hand made personally by Jill.

 They are not available anywhere else in the world, all are designed registered.

 April 2006,Jill won the Bronze medal at the Innovators Convention in Geneva, Switzerland.

The Trust thanks everyone including major sponsors - Bartercard NZ and
 Crown Limousines NZ Ltd. Also warmly thanks all sponsors ,businesses
 and of course the people of Canterbury.

 

    GLOBAL EXTRAVAGANZA LETTERS

What a fabulous day! Seeing the pride on the faces of the groups who
 performed at Global Extravaganza was very heart warming. We are a city full of
 people from diverse backgrounds and cultures and the opportunity to feature
 these groups in one place was fantastic.

I applaud Community Events Trust New Zealand for their excellent idea and
 delivery of the vent-Global Extravaganza deserve to grow and receive ongoing
support from the wider community.

Rose Crossland
Fundraising and Communications Manager
Ronald McDonald House South Island
Email:  rose@rhhchch.org.nz
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Hi Sharon,
 
It was my pleasure to be involved in such a worthwhile event-
congratulations on your work. 

I was inspired by the energy and excitement of Global Extravaganza 2008.
It is  a great celebration of and for the people of Christchurch. It's colourful,
its vibrant and positive for the future of our city.

Cheers

Nicky Wagner, MP

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Dear Sharon, 

Just wish to say a BIG “Thank you” and “CONGRATULATIONS!” to your very colourful and

successful  “Global Extravaganza” event on 10/2/08!

 My BreastScreening South Colleague Hinarata Campin and I were so impressed being
part of this event today that we only regretted that we did not join your event last  year. 

 Thanks to you, we had a lot of interests from all types of ethnic and Kiwi
Women to take up our free competition entries.  I had 73 entries, Hina from the
 BreastScreen South must also have similar numbers.  Hina had to rush off to another work
 event so did not have time to count her entries forms before she left.   But she got the prize
 drawn before she left.  As she had another job lined up.   

I already received thanks from one of the winners of the NCSP prizes.

 Look forward to be taking part again in your wonderfully organized event.

 Lily Wilson,

 Work Email: LilyW@cdhb.govt.nz
Canterbury NCSP Educator,
NCSP  Private Bag 4711,
Christchurch
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Dear Sharon,

Just a note to congratulate you on a great event on Sunday.
We were there from 12.30 until 1.45 and really enjoyed a lovely
Thai lunch and the music and dance, as well as catching up with
a good friend Pat Dugan.

We had another event to attend at 2pm so we missed the
fashion show and the Grande Finale but Norm said it was a great success.
I tried to find you to have a chat, Pat said to look for a lovely red dress,
but I could not see you anywhere at the time.

Anyway congratulations on a job well done and I look
forward to catching up in the future.

Best Regards

Ngaire Button
Christchurch City Councilor
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Hi Sharon,

I would like to thank you for your extreme efforts in making an
unforgettable show. It was spectacular and I really enjoyed the experience.

I have made my donation to the wishing box. Please include me in your
contact list for future entertainments, because I would love to be part of it.

Once more thanks again and have a nice day.

Best Regards,

Haifa Fallata
Saudi Arabia
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Fantastico day today......thanks for having me there....
hope that you are at home resting! :-)

Selina Nunn
Makeup Artist

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Our company – Acropolis Wedding Hire Ltd – was invited by Sharon Lingham
to help decorate Victoria Square for the Global Extravaganza, held on Sunday 10th Feb 2008.

We were delighted to receive this invite, as it was for a particularly
 good charity. It is also great exposure for our company name.

 Sharon once again put a fantastic effort into organizing this event. Even though
Sharon was very busy with this day, she always made the time to answer any of our queries.

Sharon also is very understanding that it takes a great deal of effort to participate in
 this event due to the timing -  right in the middle of busy wedding season. 

It was wonderful to see the mix of cultures on the day, that make up Christchurch.
 Having the fashion event celebrated the individuality of each culture, but also emphasized
the common themes of fashion, kinship, and goodwill amongst different peoples.

This was much more than a celebration of fashion, culture and ethnic foods –
it was a celebration of people and friendship.

Thanks Sharon for making Christchurch proud of its heritage, past,
 present and future with this event.

Our thanks goes to Sharon Lingham for the opportunity to
 participate in such an event.

Long may it continue… 

Regards

Christine Maynard

Company Director
Acropolis Wedding Hire
Showroom 169 Wairakei Road, Bryndwr
Phone: 03-3513078 (Showroom)
After Hours: 03-3594116
Mobile: 027-2299266
Email: chris@acropolis-hire.co.nz
Website: www.acropolis-hire.co.nz
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 Hi Sharon,

Again, thank you very much for allowing us to participate!

We and the Japanese models had a fabulous time, and the Japanese students the
following day were still brimming with excitement and said what a marvelous
experience it was for them. We have many wonderful photos too!
 

Many thanks

Victoria Southgate

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Comment from Mr Pat Dugan; Irish country singer
 
 Thank you so much for inviting me, Sharon. Coral and I really enjoyed our day at Global Extravaganza.
It was our wedding anniversary and spent five and a half hours enjoying ourselves at Victoria Square.
 I must admit our bottoms were sore by the end of the day but we thoroughly enjoyed the day.
Thank you, It is a credit to you.

 Pat Dugan also sang at Global Extravaganza- Ed.

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Welcome to Christchurch, New Zealand

to

Global Extravaganza 2008

Global Extravaganza TM 2008- Sunday 10 February
From 11.00 am at Victoria Square, Christchurch

 Global Fashion Extravaganza at 3.00pm
Launched as a grand finale to the Festival of Flowers in 2006,
 Global Wedding Extravaganza TM was a huge success.

 Now Global Extravaganza 2008 TM, an extension of our previous event, will incorporate
Global Fashion Extravaganza to celebrate the diversity of nationalities in Canterbury
 and to promote Christchurch city as 'a melting pot' to the rest of the world.
 The Amphitheatre was transformed into a huge wedding venue
 visitors and locals alike, enjoyed the colourful, non-stop event,
which amplified rave reviews and accolades including our deputy Mayor,
Councilor Carole Evans.
Showcase your own country’s entertainment,
fashion, food, arts & craft, & more!
All ages welcome! 

"Global Wedding Extravaganza TM was launched in 2006 and proved
to be a huge success- attracting over 7,500 people.

The Christchurch Amphitheatre was transformed into a huge wedding venue where
visitors and locals alike, enjoyed the colourful, non-stop global entertainment, which
amplified rave reviews from the media and accolades including
 our deputy Mayor, Councilor Carole Evans.

 A huge thanks to every nation who did us so proud last year.
 It was your team effort which made this event so successful."
- Sharon Lingham, Founder of Global Extravaganza TM
(CEO of Crown Limousines NZ Ltd)

  Proceeds to Ronald McDonald House

 Proudly supported by Community Events Trust & Radio Network

Phone (03) 379 0099 Email: sharon@sharonlingham.com 

 

  

Global Extravaganza's Recipient Charity

 

 

Christchurch, New Zealand Welcomes you to

 Global Extravaganza 2008

Community Events Trust NZ

Proudly presents

The Bartercard Global Extravaganza 2008

Be there to see the

First Ever
Global Fashion Extravaganza
at 3.00 pm hosted by Ali Jones of Newstalk ZB

Children’s Entertainment
 including Ronald McDonald, Punting in the Avon River,Shetland Ponies
Bouncy Castle, Candy Floss, Ice Cones & more
Sunday 10th February 2008

11.00 am Victoria Square

Christchurch

 Non-stop entertainment include

Including Too Chick Band -Scottish dance, Irish Jig,
Irish singer Pat Dugan, SE European Choir, Bag Piper,  Highland Fling, Bellie dancing,
Austrian Choir, Indian Dance, Korean drumming, Banjo Queen,
Peruvian dance, Malaysian performance, Russian dance,
 Hula, Troup & Tribal dancers, Impact Dance, to name a few.

LIVE Demos. Food and Art Stalls.

Phone 379 0099 or 021 754 207 Email: sharon@crownlimousines.com

Proceeds to:

FREE ADMISSION! All Welcome

Sponsors:   

  

  • vbase      Acropolis Hire     Sharon Ellem-Belle Stylist     Crystal Bouquets

  • Zydeco, Winnie Bagoes, Bubbling With Energy
     

 

  First Ever
GLOBAL FASHION EXTRAVAGANZA at 3.00pm
( Show-casing fashion from different parts of the world )
The event is a celebration of nationalities residing in Canterbury and also to
 proudly promote our Garden City as ‘the centre of the melting pot’. It will also
 incorporate the first Global Fashion Extravaganza so we can all learn
and appreciate the traditional fashions of the world!
The event is an extension of the previous event, (Global Wedding Extravaganza)
offers free admission and all ages are most welcome.

Over fifty nations will join forces to showcase their own country's
 entertainment, fashion, food, arts & craft, & more!

 Starting at 11.00 am with non-stop global entertainment including
adults and children, a Global Fashion Extravaganza will follow from 3.00pm.

As a family event, all day entertainment is also planned for the children.

 Some of the International dignitaries and local politicians have already accepted
the invitation to attend the event.

Community Events Trust NZ is delighted that The Star Canterbury and
Lifestyle Magazine agreed to support this event. Huge thanks to also go to
Radio Network for their support in the past besides agreeing to support us again.

The Trust also thanks our local businesses and all nationalities that have
rallied and offers still keep coming. This is a very warm, wonderful
and positive feeling for us all to celebrate in style. And speaking of positives,
our new Mayor, Bob Parker was the first to accept the invitation!
  
Proceeds from the commercial stalls go to the Ronald McDonald House.
 "Global Wedding Extravaganza TM was founded and launched
 in 2006 by Sharon Lingham of Crown Limousines. It  proved
 to be a huge success- attracting thousands of people.

The Christchurch Amphitheatre was transformed into
 a huge wedding venue where visitors and locals alike, enjoyed the colourful,
 non-stop global entertainment, which amplified rave reviews from the media
 and accolades including our deputy Mayor, Councilor Carole Evans.
Showcase your own country’s entertainment,
fashion, food, arts & craft, & more!

  Proceeds to Ronald McDonald House