The iconic sails of the Sydney Opera House turned gold on Monday night to mark the most widely celebrated Indian festival, Diwali.
NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian and Acting Minister for Multiculturalism Geoff Lee turned on the lights at a community reception.
“By lighting the Opera House, we are sending the message to the world that we come together to celebrate each other’s festivals and traditions,” Ms Berejiklian said.
“Diwali’s message is universal – the triumph of light over darkness and good over evil.”
The festival brings more than a billion people of South Asian heritage together.
Mr Lee said Diwali is celebrated across various religious traditions, including Hinduism, Sikhism, Buddhism and Jainism.
“The projection of the brilliant hues of yellow and gold on the Opera House will signify the ceremonial candlelight of Diwali,” Mr Lee said.
“It is also an opportunity to recognise the incredible contribution of the South Asian community to NSW.”
The lighting of the sails takes place for one night only on Monday 21 October.
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