About us

Building Bridges of Gujarati Culture

To be the heart and soul of the Gujarati cultural and literary experience in New Zealand — preserving our roots, inspiring creativity, and building a vibrant, intergenerational community through language, arts, and heritage.

Our Goals

GSMNZ’s goals are centered around cultural preservation, community engagement, and creative innovation. By nurturing literary excellence, celebrating performing arts, and empowering youth participation, GSMNZ aims to:

Promote the Gujarati language and literature through interactive, educational, and creative initiatives.
Celebrate and evolve Gujarati performing arts (theatre, music, dance) by showcasing both traditional and contemporary forms.
Build a strong, connected Gujarati community by organizing inclusive, high-impact cultural experiences across age groups.
Bridge generational and geographical gaps by leveraging technology and collaboration with global Gujarati networks.

PAST EVENTS

EDUCATE. EMPOWER. ENTERTAIN.

Meet our team

Dedicated volunteers driving our mission forward. GSMNZ volunteers like to be called, MADE IN AND MAD FOR GUJARATI!

Shailesh Prajapati

Mentor & Founder

Founder and chief visionary, SP is the driving force behind our non-profit. He is passionate about community engagement and actively participates in fundraising and strategic partnerships.

Abhay Chokshi

President

Abhay is the current President of GSMNZ and have been working with the org since 2019. He has lead and contributed numerous successful events over years. Abhay lead various outreach programs and wants to bring maximum awareness about the body.

Mihir Gajjar

Secretary

Mihir is a meticulous and detail oriented individual. He has been one of the founding members of GSM NZ and has been the SOUND behind its wonderful musical extravaganza.