WHAT’S ON

Flag hoisting at Consulate

Fri 26 Jan (9:30am-11:00am)

On the occasion of the 69th Republic Day of India, a ag hoisting ceremony would be held on Friday, 26th January, 2018 at Consulate General of India, Sydney. The programme includes ag hoisting ceremony, singing of the national anthem, reading of the speech of the Hon’ble President of India by Consul General and cultural programmes. Members of Indian community and friends of India are invited to take part in the ag hoisting ceremony. Refreshments will be served after the ceremony. Consulate General of India, Level 2, 265, Castlereagh Street, Sydney. Details 02 9223 2702

Holifest (Festival of Colours)

Sun 25 Feb (11am-4pm)

Apart from colours, this multicultural festival will also feature live on stage performances, food stalls, children’s fun rides and entertainment activities, non-stop music and heaps of entertainment. Castle Hill Showground, Doran Dr, Castle Hill. Details 1300 338 368

Holi Mahotsav

Sat 14 April 10:00am to Sun 15 April 7:00pm Tumbalong Park, Pier St, Sydney, Australia 2000. Details: www.holimahotsav.com.au

Rockdale colour festival

Sat 3 March 11:00am to Sun 4

March 9:00pm Rockdale Bicentennial Park, West Botany St, Rockdale. Details kameroevents.com.au

Holi Mela Parramatta

Sun 4 March (11:00am-5:00pm)

Between Wilde Avenue and Queen Street, Parramatta. Details Anuj

Kulshretra 0426 155 227

POETRY

Guftagu with Gulzar Sahab

Sat 27 Jan (5:30pm to 9:30pm)

An unforgettable evening with the celebrated poet, lyricist and director Gulzar. Sir John Clancy Auditorium, UNSW, 9 High Street, Kensington.

Details Arun Nanda 0401 230 046

ENTERTAINMENT

Bappi Lahiri show

Sat 10 March (7:30pm) Whitlam

Centre, 90A Memorial Avenue, NSW. Details Rakesh 0411 621 371

SPIRITUAL Bhajan Kirtan

Sun 28 Jan (4:00pm-6:30pm)

An event by Shri Shiva Mandir in association with ISKCON Hare Krishna South West Sydney. Krishna Bhajans by Sripati Prabhuji. Discourse on Bhagvat Geeta by Achal Krsna Prabhuji. Details 0421 376 384

G.O.D. Events

Sat 17 Feb (4:00pm-6:00pm)

Workshop on Building Resilience and Mindfulness (For students in Year 5-12). Children will learn about developing the right mindset towards cultivating resilience and dealing with stressful situations and about mindfulness meditation.

Sun 18 Feb Eco Art Fest - ‘Climate Change’ (Competitions for children from kindy-Year 12 to showcase their understanding about the environment Dundas Community Centre, 21 Sturt Street Telopea.

Details Jayashree 0420 522 629

Life enrichment program (Fortnightly) G.O.D. Australia Sydney Chapter invites school children to Gopakuteeram, A life enrichment program imparting universal values through stories from Indian scriptures, slokas, bhajans, choir, games, drama, art festivals and more. These twohour, fortnightly classes start from 4 February at 4 p.m. Namadwaar 44 Oakes Road Winston Hills. Details Jayashree 0420 522 629

YOGA

Free Yoga with Divine Life Society (Tuesdays 7pm) Swami Uditramanandaji of The Divine Life Society of Australia offers free Yoga classes every Tuesday from 7.00pm8.15pm at Strath eld Girls High School. All levels of tness welcomed. Entrance via Oxford Rd. Details Karo 0413 535 157.

Yoga: The way of life (Saturdays 8am; Wednesdays 7pm) A retreat for body, mind and soul, join weekly yoga sessions at Glenwood Public School

(Saturdays) or Moorebank Community Centre (Wednesdays). Details Meera 0433 125 708.

Spirit of India Yoga (Saturdays and Sundays) Yoga classes are held in Ryde, Wentworthville, Quakers Hill and Epping. All levels incl. beginners, senior citizens, children. To enrol in this 15 week course email spirito ndia2002@yahoo.com, visit www.spirito ndia.org.au or contact Suresh 0412 202 182

LANGUAGE

Hindi Classes

Saturdays 2.30pm to 4.30pm Located at the Indian Cultural Centre, Level 1, 265 Castlereagh St, Sydney. Hindi classes are $5 per one hour class or $40 for ten classes. Registration is essential as there is a maximum of 20 people per class. Paid parking is available in the vicinity. Details email icc2.sydney@mea.gov.in

BSK/SVP classes, Saturdays A local initiative of VHP Australia, Bala Samskar Kendra (BSK) holds weekly Sanskrit language lessons as well as a culture and heritage program at Oran Park School, 390 South Circuit, Oran Park. Details Akila 0450 117 372.

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