Diwali, Lunar New Year, etc: Do you attend multicultural events in Australia beyond the Filipino community?

In Usap Tayo, we talked about how Filipinos in Australia take part in multicultural events and how these experiences help deepen their understanding of diverse cultures.

The 27th National Multicultural Festival in Canberra parade highlighted the richness of over 170 cultures in the ACT. (February 2025) Credit: Daniel Deleña

Key Points

• Various multicultural events in Australia, such as Diwali, Lunar New Year, and Harmony Week, foster understanding and unity among different communities.
• This October 2025, South Asian communities are celebrating Diwali, or the Festival of Lights, symbolising the triumph of light over darkness.
• More Filipinos are beginning to participate in these celebrations to expand their connection within Australia’s multicultural society.

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USAP TAYO: Dumadalo ka ba sa iba’t ibang multicultural events sa Australia bukod sa Filipino community?

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