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 18 at 1 pm. 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.

Organisers are determined to make this an inclusive and friendly, community event. Admission is free. ”

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.