Ganapati Festival Melbourne will return to Monash University this September, with organisers planning their largest celebration to date as the event expands into a broader South Asian Arts and Culture Program.
The free festival will be held on Saturday, 19 September at the Monash Sports Centre in Clayton, bringing together culture, music, dance, food and community activities. Organisers expect more than 4,000 people to attend, alongside over 250 performers, artists and young participants.
Presented by MBPC Australia Inc., the festival will feature Ganapati Darshan and Maha Aarti, traditional Dhol Pathak and Tutari performances, cultural dance showcases, multicultural food and market stalls, and activities for families and young people.
Visitors will also have the opportunity to view a replica of the Dagdusheth Halwai Ganapati, standing more than five feet tall.
The event has become a regular fixture for Melbourne’s South Asian community after being hosted at Monash University over the past two years. Organisers say this year’s program will broaden its cultural focus while retaining the traditions that have attracted growing audiences.
Festival organisers have confirmed that registrations, sponsorship opportunities, market stall applications, performer expressions of interest and volunteer details will be announced in the coming weeks.
The event is open to the public, with free entry for all attendees.
Ganapati Festival Melbourne will run from 12 noon to 7pm on Saturday, 19 September, at the Monash Sports Centre, Monash University, Clayton.
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