Redgum Function Centre was alive with colour and energy as the Bandana Cultural School hosted the “Science and Visual and Performing Arts: A Multilingual Confluence 2025” festival to mark the start of Science Week in Sydney. More than 20 students, from primary to university level, showcased their talents in science, visual art and performance before an audience of around 375 people.
The six-hour event combined science experiments, artistic displays, and cultural performances, reflecting the school’s focus on nurturing well-rounded skills. Students presented scientific models and projects, while also performing dance, drama, calligraphy, and visual arts. Robot demonstrations, games, and performances kept the audience engaged throughout.
Dignitaries in attendance included Julia Finn MP, representing the NSW Premier’s Office, Jacqui Munro MLC, Shadow Assistant Minister for the Arts, Innovation, Digital Government and the 24-Hour Economy, Meredith Hall, Manager of Inspiring Australia, Warren Eric Kirby MP, Subba Rao Varigonda, President of India Support Centre, and several community leaders and councillors. The Consul General of India, Sydney, also graced the occasion, adding weight to the celebration. Best wishes messages were conveyed from NSW Premier Chris Minns, the Governor General, Cumberland Mayor Ola Hamed, and local councillors.
Dr Tanima Banerjee, who has led the initiative since its inception, said the festival was part of her continuing effort to share knowledge and inspire young people. This was the fourth time the event has been held, each year bringing together science and culture in new ways.
The cultural programme featured multilingual recitations, fusion performances, and a motivational play highlighting the value of hard work. Dance pieces, including Rabindra Nritya, added to the lively spirit, while a Bollywood Fit segment brought elders on stage, drawing cheers from the crowd. Every participant received a prize, with some winning subject-related books. Certificates were designed by Subash Dasgupta from Kolkata, underscoring the international connections behind the event.
Organisers described the day as a celebration of scientific curiosity and creativity, with children setting the tone through their projects before moving seamlessly to artistic performances. The festival concluded on time, leaving many participants and guests asking when the next edition would be held.
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