The Onam festival was celebrated with warmth and colour by the Canberra Malyalee Association, drawing community members together in an event attended by the High Commissioner of India Mr. Gopal Baglay.
Mr. Gopal Baglay conveyed his greetings and spoke of the importance of celebrating India’s vast diversity abroad. He highlighted the role of the Indian diaspora in Australia in marking major religious, cultural, and national festivals, describing these celebrations as a way of promoting unity and harmony in a multicultural society.
Children performed play-acting pieces that won over the audience, while community members staged music and dance performances reflecting Malyalee heritage and traditions. The High Commissioner launched the latest edition of CMA’s online magazine Koyyoppu during the event.
Mr. Baglay congratulated the Canberra Malyalee Association for its efforts in strengthening bonds between generations, within the community itself, and with its cultural roots.
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