The Assyrian community in Melbourne prepares to celebrate the Assyrian New Year

Eleven Assyrian organisations have united to host a major festival celebrating the Assyrian New Year 6776. One of the organisers, Mr Shmoel Eramya, told SBS Assyrian that more than 5,000 community members are expected to attend. The event will feature hours of festivities, including cultural performances and a wide variety of traditional food, and will run from 10 am to 7 pm at Anzac Park on Sunday, 29 March 2026.

Assyrians with traditional customs celebrating the New Year with a tradtional Shikhani Dance.jpg Credit: Supplied

You can listen to the highlights from last year's

celebration here