Parramatta Lanes Street Festival

As part of the Good Food Month, The City of Parramatta has been hosting the Parramatta Lanes since 2012. The award winning Lanes are back again this year from Tuesday 10 to Fri 13 October 2017 from 5pm until late at night. The Parramatta CBD will be transformed into colourful themed lanes. There will be…

Little India Deepavali Fair draws crowds

As the countdown kicks off until the festival of lights, Hindus in Sydney are getting into the Diwali spirit nice and early. On Saturday, Harris Park’s popular Wigram Street was closed off for the day, making way for a spectacular ‘Little India Deepavali Fair’ to take place. Organised by Council of Indian Australians, the event…

India Day celebrations in Parramatta

Celebrating India’s Independence Day, the Federation of Indian Association of NSW hosted its India Day fair in Parramatta this weekend. The free event featured live cultural performances, as well as food stalls for locals to enjoy Indian cuisine. Take a look at some photos from the event below, and get braced for the next India…

DIY rakhis this Raksha Bandhan

The past week has seen South Asian families gathering to celebrate Raksha Bandhan – an annual festival during which sisters tie a bracelet around their brothers’ wrists. The occasion is all about celebrating the sacred bond of affection shared between siblings, and this year we added our own flair to the festivities. The bracelets, known…

Christmas in July

Christmas day, December 25, is one of the most anticipated days of the year. It is a time to celebrate the birth of Jesus. It is a day to reunite with your near and dear ones, usually family and very close friends. Homes are decorated with Christmas trees, festive ornaments and lights. For the children…