Blacktown Showground became a vibrant centre of devotion, culture and community on 19 July 2026 as thousands of devotees gathered to celebrate the annual Sydney Ratha Yatra, organised by the Shree Jagannatha Temple Sydney and supported by organizations like the Hindu Swayam Sewavak sangh and YUVA The day-long festival, dedicated to Lord Jagannatha, Lord Balabhadra and […]
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A fortnight ago, on a rainy, cloudy evening, Sydney witnessed an unforgettable musical extravaganza on 14 June when SCREAN Australia Productions presented Rafi Forever at the Regency Function Centre in Auburn. Although the legendary playback singer Mohammad Rafi passed away decades ago, his spirit came alive through the mesmerising voice of Prasan Rao. The songs and music are still […]
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The Art Gallery of New South Wales has opened Avatar: Forms of Vishnu, a major exhibition bringing together nearly 200 artworks that explore the enduring stories of Vishnu and his avatars. Spanning more than 1,500 years, the exhibition showcases artistic traditions from South and Southeast Asia through sculpture, painting, textiles, photography and installation. Featuring works […]
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The Sydney Writers’ Festival was my happy, happy place for two days. I was riding a dopamine high and my grey cells seemed to be in constant cartwheels mode. There is something deeply energising about being in spaces filled with books, ideas, curiosity and people who dedicate themselves to the craft of storytelling. While being […]
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Sydney’s theatre lovers are in for a hilarious legal showdown as the Bondi Theatre Company prepares to stage My Fair Lawyer at Bondi Pavilion from 20 June. Written by Sydney solicitor and comedic playwright Tony Laumberg, the production promises sharp satire, unexpected twists, and plenty of laughs aimed squarely at the legal profession. The play […]
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On 26 April 2026, the stage at Bryan Brown theatre, transformed into a sacred space as Disciple of Guru Smt. Kanan Shah and daughter of Hiral and Trushar, Dhwiti Joshi, presented her Arangetram, a defining milestone in her journey in the timeless classical dance tradition of Bharatanatyam. An Arangetram, meaning “ascending the stage,” is far […]
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SCREAN Australia Productions proudly presents RAFI FOREVER – a spectacular musical tribute to the legendary Mohammed Rafi, coming to Sydney on Sunday, 14th June 2026 at The Regency Function Centre, Auburn. Renowned Mumbai singer Prasan Rao, celebrated for his soulful renditions of Rafi songs, will headline the evening alongside talented vocalist Dhwani Muley Rao, Accompanying them will […]
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The 73rd edition of the Sydney Film Festival 2026, running from 3 to 14 June in Sydney, is set to spotlight a strong and diverse range of South Asian stories, filmmakers and themes across its 2026 program. This year’s lineup highlights how South Asian cinema continues to grow in global visibility, with films spanning India, […]
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Natyakshetra (Temple of Dance), now celebrating its golden jubilee, and its Sydney-based three decade old dance institution along with its offshoot, Nrithyasagara (Ocean of Dance), have joined hands under the banner ‘Natya Manjari’ to raise funds for the Sivan Arul Foundation at the Bryan Brown Theatre. Guru Anursha Tharmarajah, one of Sydney’s most respected exponents […]
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Sydney. The International Gita Mahotsav 2025, organised with the aim of spreading the eternal message of the Bhagavad Gita across the world, concluded on a magnificent note in Australia. The Association of Haryanvis in Australia (AHA) organised this festival in collaboration with the High Commission of India in Canberra, Swami Vivekanand Cultural Centre in Sydney, […]
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