Bollywood returns to Banyo in 2024

Residents from Brisbane’s northern suburbs are again being invited to celebrate the area’s rich cultural diversity at the annual Diwali celebrations on October 19 at 1pm.

Event Organiser Devinder Bains said this colourful multicultural event was happening this year thanks to the sponsorship from the Brisbane City Council as a community festival and cultural event.

“We are planning for more than 800 people to converge on Banyo Memorial Park to experience the charms of Indian food, music and culture this year,” Devinder said.

“Our local community is proud that this is an inclusive event, and preparations are already well underway.

“Event organisers are determined to make this an inclusive friendly and safe event.”

Diwali – also known as the Festival of Lights – is an ancient festival celebrated across India in autumn every year.

The festival celebrates the victory of light over darkness, knowledge over ignorance, good over evil, and hope over despair.

This year’s free afternoon experience will feature Indian entertainment, music and dancing, Indian food, sweets, and a jumping castle for the kids.

Long-time and new Banyo district residents are all invited to attend and celebrate this ancient calendar festival and enjoy their own community’s multiculturalism.

The weather is looking good for Banyo 2024 Diwali .