South Australian Minister for Multicultural Affairs Nadia Clancy hosted a Vaisakhi celebration at Parliament House in South Australia on 7 May, bringing together members of the Indian community, parliamentary colleagues and Sikh families to mark the occasion.
The event celebrated Vaisakhi, one of the most important festivals in the Sikh calendar, and highlighted the contribution of the Sikh community to South Australia’s multicultural society.
Ms Clancy said the gathering reflected the role cultural celebrations play in strengthening community connections across the state.
“I was pleased to host the Vaisakhi celebration at Parliament House,” she said.
“Together with members of South Australia’s Indian community and my parliamentary colleagues, we celebrated faith, culture, unity and the contribution of the Sikh community to our multicultural society.”
The celebration included cultural performances by young participants, with families and community members attending the event at Parliament House.
“It was even more special to watch the next generation proudly perform and share their cultural traditions,” Ms Clancy said.
Punjabi is now the fifth most spoken language in Australia, with more than 239,000 speakers nationally according to the 2021 Census, a figure that has grown sharply since 2006. In South Australia, more than 20,000 people speak Punjabi at home, while the state’s Sikh population stood at 8,808 in the last census. Nationally, Australia’s Sikh population is more than 210,000.
Vaisakhi is traditionally observed in April and marks the formation of the Khalsa in Sikhism. Across Australia, the festival is celebrated through prayers, community gatherings, music and cultural programs.
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