Diwali Mela 2014

Diwali Mela 2014

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Posted 2014-10-08 by Vanessafollow

Sat 25 Oct 2014

The Indian Society of Western Australia (ISWA) is hosting their annual Diwali Mela: the Festival of Lights on Saturday 25th October 2014 from 12:00pm until 9:30pm at Claremont Showground, Perth.After the grand success of garnering nearly 19,000 visitors to last year's Diwali Mela, this year's event is expected to be their biggest yet. The Diwali Mela provides different Indian associations and organisations the unique opportunity to work together to showcase their diverse culture and arts to the wider public. There will be more than 35 different Indian organisations and Indian dancing schools participating in this year's event.
Throughout the day event-goers can enjoy a full programme of performances , including a fashion show and live music and dance performances. One particular highlight is a performance from the Sattriya dance group from India, who have been invited especially for the Diwali Mela.There will also be an array of fun rides for all ages, bustling gourment Indian food stalls serving sweet and savoury delights, a diverse range of arts and crafts stalls and much, much more.As Diwali is a family celebration, ISWA has decided to make it a smoke and alcohol free event.
The event venue is located only ten minutes from the Perth CBD and is easily accessible by train.All are welcome to come along and enjoy this major cultural event!The entry fee is $10 at gate or you can purchase an Early Bird ticket at the discounted price of $6.
For more information on the programme of events or ISWA, please visit www.diwalimela.com.au

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