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Program

Diwali at Powerhouse

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when
Ended 26 Oct 2024
price
Free
where
Castle Hill

Diwali at Powerhouse Castle Hill is an all-ages event celebrating the Festival of Lights. This program is delivered in collaboration with the Consulate General of India, Sydney and the Swami Vivekananda Cultural Centre.

Program


Welcome from Powerhouse and Swami Vivekananda Cultural Centre 10.30am

Karpahavalli Music Academy 11–11.30am
Performing Indian Carnatic music.

Nrityam Sydney Dance Studio 12.30–1pm
Performing Bollywood inspired choreography.

Kalashree Dance Institute 1.30–2pm
Performing the traditional Koli Dance from Maharashtra.

Kiyara Dance Academy 2.30–3pm
Performing Odissi dance.

Rangoli Workshop 11am-11.45am, 1pm-1.45pm
Join Sandhya Srinivasan to create Rangoli artwork. limited capacity available.

Storytelling 12pm and 2pm
Award winning author Susanne Gervay OAM reads Diwali stories.

Collection Tours - Indian Textiles 11am, 12.15am, 2pm and 3.15pm
Join a Powerhouse curator and community leader Bhavna Shivalkar on a tour that highlights Indian textiles from the Powerhouse Collection. Recommended for adults and children over 5 years of age.
Book

Café 10am–3pm
Serving traditional Indian sweets and savories.

Event partners

Consulate General of India, Sydney The Consulate General of India was established in Sydney in 1941 as the Trade Commission of India. Its role is to extend consular services and to augment relations between India and the states of New South Wales and South Australia. The Consulate deals with a range of matters including politics, economics, commerce, investment, culture, and development cooperation with the objective of promoting India's relations with Australia.

Swami Vivekananda Cultural Centre was established by the Indian Council for Cultural Relations, Government of India to build and promote cultural relations between India and Australia. Its objective is to share India’s rich and vibrant culture and foster closer cultural bridges between India and Australia. From music and dance, to art and literature, the Centre offers a vibrant range of activities and events.