Light Brings Peace - Indian Consulate partners PowerHouse for Diwali
Consulate General of India, Sydney and the SwamiVivekananda Cultural Centre celebrate Diwali with a free program of music, dance and storytelling at Powerhouse Castle Hill:-
10.20 am to 4 p.m. Saturday 26 October
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Diwali is a major cultural event for the Hindu, Sikh and Jain communities joining Australia. It symbolises the victory of light over darkness, knowledge over ignorance and good over evil.
The full day program will feature a range of cultural activities and events for all-ages, from a Bollywood inspired performance by Nrityam Sydney Dance Studio to Kiyara Dance Academy
performing Odissi, an ancient Indian classical dance.
Visitors can also join award-winning author Susanne Gervay OAM for a live reading of traditional Diwali stories and create rangoli artworks with Sandhya Srinivasan using coloured powders to symbolise the happiness, positivity and liveliness of the home. Throughout the day, visitors can join curator and community led tours exploring Indian textiles from the Powerhouse Collection
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Powerhouse Chief Executive Lisa Havilah said, ‘We are excited to be partnering with TheSwami Vivekananda Cultural Centre to celebrate Diwali at Powerhouse Castle Hill for the first time.’
Swami Vivekananda Cultural Centre Director Niyati Mehta said, ‘The Consulate General of India, Sydney and the Swami Vivekananda Cultural Centre are delighted to partner with the Powerhouse Museum on the happy occasion of Diwali, the festival of lights. It is a time tocelebrate good over evil, light over darkness, and knowledge over ignorance. Through India's rich and vibrant culture - its art, music and dance, we are celebrating Diwali with community, and invite you all to join us on this happy and fun occasion.
Diwali at Powerhouse Castle Hill visit:
PROGRAM INFORMATION
Welcome from Powerhouse and Swami Vivekananda Cultural
Centre
10.30am
Karpahavalli Music Academy
11.30am–12pm
Performing Indian Carnatic music.
Nrityam Sydney Dance Studio
12.30–1pm
Performing Bollywood inspired choreography.
Kalashree Dance Institute
1.30–2pm
Performing the traditional Koli Dance from Maharashtra.
Kiyara Dance Academy
2.30–3pm
Performing Odissi dance.
Rangoli Workshop
11–11.45am and 1–1.45pm
Join Sandhya Srinivasan to create Rangoli artwork.
Storytelling
12pm and 2pm
Award winning author Susanne Gervay OAM reads Diwali stories.
Collection Tours - Indian Textiles
11am, 12.15am, 2pm and 3.15pm
Join a Powerhouse curator and community leader Bhavna Shivalkar on a tour that highlightsIndian textiles from the Powerhouse Collection. Recommended for adults and children over 5years of age.
Café
10am–3pm
Serving traditional Indian sweets and savories.
MEDIA CONTACTS
Erin Finn | Powerhouse
erin.finn@powerhouse.com.au | 0413 538 276
Zachary Grant | Powerhouse
zachary.grant@powerhouse.com.au | 0413 703 401
Susanne Gervay info@sgervay.com 0413 050 922
ABOUT POWERHOUSE
Powerhouse sits at the intersection of arts, design, science and technology and plays a criticalrole in engaging communities with contemporary ideas and issues. We are undertaking alandmark $1.3 billion infrastructure renewal program, spearheaded by the creation of the newmuseum,
Powerhouse Parramatta ; expanded research and public facilities at Powerhouse Castle Hill; the renewal of the iconic Powerhouse Ultimo; ; and the ongoing operation of Sydney Observatory. The museum is custodian to over half a million objects of national and internationalsignificance and is considered one of the finest and most diverse collections in Australia. We arealso undertaking an expansive digitisation project that will provide new levels of access to the Powerhouse Collection
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ABOUT CONSULATE GENERAL OF INDIA
The Consulate General of India was established in Sydney in 1941 as the Trade Commission of India. Its role is to extend consular services and to augment relations between India and the states of New South Wales and South Australia. The Consulate deals with a range of matters including politics, economics, commerce, investment, culture, and development cooperation withthe objective of promoting India's relations with Australia.
Swami Vivekananda Cultural Centre was established by the Indian Council for Cultural Relations, Government of India to build and promote cultural relations between India and Australia. Its objective is to share India’s rich and vibrant culture and foster closer cultural bridges between India and Australia. From music and dance, to art and literature, the Centre offers a vibrant range of activities and events.
Key Facts:
Diversity with Diwali
Multicultural Australia
Susanne Gervay OAM sharing Indian and Australian story
Time for Peace with Diwali
Swami Vivekananda Cultural Centre
