Whats On

MKS Ugadi Celebrations

11 April, 11 am to 4pm at Jells Park, 72 Jells Road, Glen Waverley, VIC 3150, Melway Ref 72 A10. Organised b7 Melbourne Kannada Sangha. Free entry.

Mehfil Night

16 April, 8-10 pm at Coburg Library Hall, Cnr: Luisa and Victoria Street, Coburg. Plenty of parking. Open night, with keyboard support and a modern Karaoke system available. Bring your friends and song books. Call Dr.Saratchandran on 9366 5444 for more information

FIAV’S Unity in Diversity Day

18 April, 10 am -8pm at Sandown Racecourse, 591-659 Princes Hwy, Springvale, Victoria, Melways ref: 80 D7.T. Multicultural Day celebrating the many festivals of India and ethnic diversity. Fun events, traditional dancers and tasting traditional cuisine for the whole family. Entry fee is A$3 for the event.

Queen’s baton relay in Melbourne

20 April, 10 am onwards at Federation Square and other locations. Reception by the City of Melbourne, Lord Mayor Robert Doyle will hand the Baton to an Indian dignitary. Relay and VIS welcome through a free public event for schools and athletes.

Gangaur Mela 2010

25 April, 11:30 am to 3:30pm at Hawthorn Town Hall, 360 Burwood Road, Hawthorn (Mel Ref 45 A10). Rajasthani Kutumb of Victoria presents “Rangeelo Rajasthan” a musical featuring festivals of Rajasthan. Traditional Gangaur sawari and ghoomar dance, henna painting, turban tying and traditional cuisine. Tickets: $5 per person (children under 3 free). For enquiries call Rakesh Saraf 0414 853 557, Sury Prakash Soni 0433 661 327 or visit www.rajkov.org for ticket outlets.