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Community

Republic Day celebration

Sat 26 Jan (9.00am – 10.30am)

On the occasion of the 70th Republic Day of India, members of the Indian community are invited for a program that includes flag hoisting ceremony, singing of the national anthem, reading of the speech of the Hon’ble President of India by Consul General and cultural performances. At Consulate General of India, Level 2 265, Castlereagh street Sydney. Details 02 9223 2702.

Kite flying

Sun 13 Jan (9.00am – 6.00pm)

Head to the kite flying festival at Holroyd Gardens to fly kites, enjoy traditional Indian street food and drinks. Plus a live DJ and other fun activities like henna stall, face painting and a jumping castle. At Pitt St & Walpole St, Merrylands. Details 0411 630 109.

Kite flying

Sun 13 Jan (9.00am – 7.00pm)

Celebrate the biggest kite flying festival of 2019 with unlimited entertainment, food and fun. At Castle Hill Show, Castle Hill Showground, Castle Hill. Details 0430 044 255.

Gandhi memorial ceremony

Wed 6 Feb (5.30- 7.30pm) Annual Gandhi Memorial Ceremony to commemorate India’s Martyrs Day, the anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi’s assassination on 30 January 1948. Followed by the Gandhi Oration at UNSW Sydney. At UNSW Sydney, Gate 11, Botany Street, Library Lawn. Details 02 9385 1515.

Gandhi Oration: Tim Costello

Wed 6 Feb (6.30pm – 7.30pm)

Delivering this year's Gandhi Oration is Chief Advocate of World Vision Australia Tim Costello on ‘How Australians make the world a better and fairer place’. The Oration is delivered by person making a significant contribution to major human rights issues of our time. At The Roundhouse, UNSW Sydney, Kensington. Details 02 9385 7630.

Holifest

Sun 3 Mar (11.00am – 4.00pm)

Playing with colours, and enjoy live stage performances, food, children’s fun rides and lots of entertainment. No outside colours allowed. At Castle Hill Showground, Castle Hill. Details 1300 338 368.

Misc

Bangla Utshob

Sat 19 Jan (12.30pm) Bangla Utshob Association Incorporated presents Bangla Utshob in Sydney. At Belmore Sports Ground 3 Edison Lane, Belmore NSW, Newcastle. Details 0416 784 471.

Leprosy Mission Trust of India

Sun 20 Jan Dr Famkima Darlong of The Leprosy Mission Trust India talks about healing and hope to people affected by leprosy.

8:30 am service at North Mackay

Presbyterian Church, Cnr Evans Ave & Harvey St, North Mackay.

10:30 am service at Sarina

Presbyterian Church

Lot 75 Sarina Beach Rd, Sarina.

6:00 pm service at Mackay

Pentecostal Fellowship, 2 Palmer St, North Mackay.

Details 1800 537 767.

Indian Bridal Expo

Sun 3 Feb (10.00am – 2.00pm)

The Indian Bridal Expo is an event to assist couples with all their wedding needs. At Liverpool Catholic Club, 458 Hoxton Park Road, Prestons. Details 0431 005 869.

Bangla Art Exhibition

Sat Feb 9 (6.00pm – 8.00pm)

Performing Arts-Bangla Art Exhibition. Music, dance, poetry recitation and more. At Bankstown Art Centre, 5 Olympic Parade, Bankstown. Details 02 9707 5400.

Indian Jungle Dance Safari

Mon 14 Jan (10.30am) Through story-telling, fun facts and firsthand experience, Shyamla Eswaran teaches students how to move and act like Indian animals in the wild. The workshop encourages self-expression and teaches children the importance of maintaining the natural habitats of these wild creatures. At Concord Library, City of Canada Bay Libraries, 60 Flavelle st, Concord. Details 9911 348.

SCG Bay of Tendulkar

Sat 12 Jan (1.00pm – 10.00pm)

Claim your FREE Tendulkar wig and cut-out by joining us in the Bay of Tendulkar this summer. To unlock the secret password to access the Bay of Tendulkar tickets from Ticketek, just email us at myindigocrew@gmail.com or send us a Facebook message with your email address. At Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG), Driver Ave, Moore Park, Paddington. For details email myindigocrew@gmail.com.

Chinmaya Health Challenge

Sun Feb 17 (9.30am – 12.30pm)

Join Swamiji and the Chinmaya family in the health challenge to uplift ourselves, challenge, inspire, and bring us together while raising funds for those who don't share our privileges. At Castle Hill Showground, Castle Hill. Details 02 8850 7400.

STAGE

Qissebaazi

Fri 1 Feb (7.00pm onwards) to Sat 9 Feb (9.00pm)

Nautanki Theatre Company presents Qissebaazi, a playful telling of stories. At T1 Theatre, Building Y3A, Macquarie University, 10 Hadenfeld Ave, Macquarie Park. Details 0432 832 311.

2toTango3toJive

Sat 16 Feb (6.00pm) Noted

Bollywood artist Saurabh Shukla presents a Hinglish play starring Shukla with Bollywood actors

Achint Kaur, Sadiya Siddiqui and Preeti Mamgain. At Sir John Clancy Auditorium, 9 High St, Kensington. Details 02 9385 1515.

Sri Purandara Dasa Aradhana

Sun 17 Feb (9.15am – 2.00pm)

A program Sri Purandara Dasa Aradhana, that includes arathi and prasadam along with a prayer meet. At Ermington Community Hall, 8 River Road, Ermington.

Details 0426 866 135.

SYDNEY FESTIVAL

Mallakhamb at Sydney Festival

Till Sat 13 Jan The ancient Indian sport of Mallakhamb is given new life by five astoundingly talented physical artists. Combining gymnastics, wrestling and aerial yoga, these extraordinary artists eloquently perform feats of strength, poise and dexterity in a physical spectacle that borders on the impossible. At Prince Alfred Sq, Parramatta. Details 1300 856 876 or visit www.sydneyfestival. org.au

Shubha Mudgal and Aneesh

Pradhan

Sat 12 Jan (8.00pm) Revered

Hindustani singer Shubha Mudgal, jazz saxophonist Sandy Evans, tabla maestro Aneesh Pradhan and his disciple Bobby Singh, and classical harmonium player Sudhir Nayak come together for a spectacular performance at Sydney Festival this year. At City Recital Hall, 2–12 Angel Place, Sydney. Details 1300 856 876 or visit www.sydneyfestival.org.au

Counting and Cracking

11 Jan – 2 Feb In this Tamil tale from Sydney, sixteen actors play four generations of a family in a story about Australia as a land of refuge; Sri Lanka’s efforts to remain united; and reconciliation within families, across countries, across generations. An epic story of love and political strife, of home and exile, of parents and children written by S. Shaktidharan, this powerful new play - in its world premiere - is served with a communal meal. Details 1300 856 876 or visit www.sydneyfestival.org.au

Spiritual

Sant Nirankari Mission Sydney

Weekly congregations held every Sunday 5:30pm to 7:30pm followed by community meals. Venue: Sant Nirankari Bhawan, 166 Glendenning Road, Glendenning. Details Devinder 0403 216 084.

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 Strathfield Girls High School. All levels of fitness welcomed. Entrance via Oxford Rd. Details Karo 0413 535 157.

Lunch-time Meditation session

Thu 17 Jan (12.15pm – 1.00pm) Sit back, relax and be guided through a mind-body relaxation. Leave feeling fantastic, with an increased sense of wellbeing and a positive and peaceful state of mind. At Indian Cultural Centre, Level 2, 265 Castlereagh Street. Details 02 9223 2702.

Entertainment

Bollyfusion Dance Workshop

Sun 13 Jan (3.00pm – 5.00pm)

Dance into the new year Bollyfusionstyle with this 2-hour workshop featuring Tamil Kuthu from South India and a medley of Bollywood classics. At Electric DNA (Dance N' Arts), 394 Marrickville Road, #6, Marrickville. Details 0415 633 531.

Dard-e-Disco

Sat 9 Feb (6.00pm)

Dard-e-disco with Mueen and Avikalp. At Roma Function Centre, 167 Northumberland St. Liverpool. Details 0434 511 779.

Sridevi: A tribute

Sun 24 Feb (2.00pm onwards)

Adrian’s Orchestra presents Sridevi Tribute ‘Remembering Roop Ki Rani’, live concert, one show only. At Bowman Hall, 35 Campbell Street, Blacktown. Details 0452 398 299.

Unity Bollywood Concert 2019

Sat 2 March (7.00pm onwards)

This event returns with another impressive line-up of performers including live music by Sydney's premier band, Saaz Band Sydney. At The Diamond Showroom, Blacktown Workers Club, 55 Campbell St, Blacktown. Details 0412 779 418.

Sahir Kee Yaden

Fri 22 Feb (7.00pm – 11.00pm)

A musical journey of Sahir Ludhianvi. Singers Lalit Bunty Bhatia and Shobha Ingleshwar. At Parra Villa Function Lounge, 42 Campbell St, Parramatta. Details 0412 071 277.

Bollywood Valentine Night

Thu 14 Feb (10.00pm – 2.00am)

Nonstop music with live DJs DJ Ash and DJ Brix, drinks, dancing and more. At Blackbird Cafe - Cockle Bay Wharf, Balcony Level, Cockle Bay Wharf/ Harbour St. Details 0470 315 203.

Masquerade Love night

Sat 16 Feb (7.00pm onwards)

Choose your most exquisite masks, dress in your finest and dance the night away with your loved one. At The Godfather function centre, Harris Park Parramatta. Details 0423 588 428.

Bollywood Bounce

Fri 11 Jan (10.00pm – 3.00am)

Come and party in style with the most fashionable crowd in Sydney. At Blackbird Café, Cockle Bay Wharf, Balcony Level, Cockle Bay Wharf/ Harbour St. Details 0470 315 203.

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