CELEBRATE DIWALI AT POWERHOUSE CASTLE HILL

Powerhouse in collaboration with Consulate General of India, Sydney and the Swami Vivekananda Cultural Centre was celebrated Diwali with a free program of music, dance and storytelling at Powerhouse Castle Hill on Saturday 26 October.

Diwali is a major cultural event for the Hindu, Sikh and Jain communities which 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.

Powerhouse Chief Executive Lisa Havilah said, ‘We are excited to be partnering with The Swami 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 to celebrate 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.

PRESS INFORMATION

Image: Diwali 2024. Courtesy Powerhouse Studio.

Images are available here.

To learn more about Diwali at Powerhouse Castle Hill visit: https://powerhouse.com.au/program/diwali-2024

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 highlights Indian textiles from the Powerhouse Collection. Recommended for adults and children over 5 years of age.

Café
10am–3pm
Serving traditional Indian sweets and savories.

GET TICKETS HERE: https://powerhouse.com.au/program/diwali-2024