Festive shopping, cultural heritage and women’s entrepreneurship came together at Ethnic Bazaar Australia’s Dussehra Exhibition 2026, held at The Granville Centre in Sydney on Saturday, 26 September.
According to the event recap, more than 500 visitors attended throughout the day, exploring a colourful marketplace of ethnic clothing, jewellery, artwork, gifts and authentic desi food.
Running from 11am to 9pm, the exhibition brought local vendors and shoppers together ahead of the festive season. For participating small businesses, it offered an opportunity to introduce their products to new customers and build connections within the community.
A highlight was a fashion showcase choreographed by Dee Mukherjee, featuring Shaoli, Reena, Piyali, Suparna and Shreya. Their presentations brought traditional and contemporary styles to the stage, celebrating the creativity behind the clothing on display.
According to the event recap, the exhibition also welcomed Donna Davis, State Member for Parramatta, who toured the exhibition, purchased items from local vendors and expressed support for women-led small businesses.
Ethnic Bazaar Australia founder Urmi Talukdar described the exhibition as an opportunity to celebrate culture while supporting the people and businesses that sustain it.
“This exhibition is about more than just shopping – it’s about celebrating our culture and uplifting the women and small businesses who bring it to life,” Talukdar said in the event recap.
“I’m incredibly proud of what we achieved this year and grateful to everyone – our vendors, performers, volunteers, and visitors — who made it such a success.”
Alongside its focus on small business, the exhibition celebrated Bengali cultural traditions within Australia’s diverse community. Clothing, food and creative presentations offered ways for families to share their heritage and introduce younger generations to familiar festive customs.
Organisers described the initiative’s purpose as creating an inclusive platform where small entrepreneurs, particularly women, can showcase their products and creativity to a wider audience.
Ethnic Bazaar Australia thanked participating vendors, performers, volunteers, visitors and supporters, and expressed hopes for a larger exhibition in 2027.
