Pine Lakes Community Centre

The cultural diversity of our community brings many great events for all of us to learn about and embrace.

Diwali

4 November 2021 was Deepavali (also known as Diwali) – Festival of Lights. On this day Hindu, Sikh and Jain faiths celebrate the victory of good over evil, light over darkness and knowledge over ignorance. Around the world, this is one of the most important and widely-celebrated festivals by Hindus. It is generally celebrated over a week with a range of traditional rituals, celebrations and events. Find out more at www.sbs.com.au/news/what-is-diwali

Lunar New Year

At the start of each year is Lunar New Year, also known across the globe as Chinese Chunjie, Vietnamese Tet, Korean Solnal, Tibetan Losar and Spring Festival. The festival is typically celebrated in many Asian countries and begins with the first new moon of the lunar calendar and ends on the first full moon of the lunar calendar, 15 days later. For those who are celebrating the Lunar New Year we wish you good health, lots of love and prosperity. For Chinese people, 1 February 2022 marks the year of the Tiger. There are 12 Chinese Zodiac signs named after an animal; Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Goat, Monkey, Rooster, Dog and Pig. Each animal has its own unique characteristics. Each significant event is recognised and celebrated in their own unique and specific way, however common themes like wishing for good health, prosperity, family and togetherness make them similar in essence. For information on programs at Pine Lakes phone 8406 8513 or visit www.salisbury.sa.gov.au/plc

Celebration of Lakshmi Puja, one of the important rituals performed during the festival of Diwali to invite Goddess Lakshmi in their homes.