Source: SBS
Sri Harmandir Sahib Amritsar. (Representative Image) Source: Supplied
Exploring what Indian festivals represent to the diverse Indian Australian community, Tomorrow’s Diwali combines real-time art with emotive narrative from a range of community voices. Using VR’s painting tool Google Tilt Brush, visual artist Keroshin Govender takes audiences on an immersive journey, creating visual representations that reflect diverse stories for all Australians to embrace.
SBS Radio is bringing the experience to events in Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne throughout October and running a competition to win flights to India.
SBS Director of Audio and Language Content Mandi Wicks said: “Diwali is one of the biggest events on the SBS calendar and we are looking forward to celebrating with the Indian Australian community through the world of virtual reality and inspiring all Australians to explore the rich heritage of our Indian Australian communities.”
To experience Tomorrow’s Diwali, and for your chance to win flights to India, visit sbs.com.au/diwali before 4 November.
Or, join the SBS Punjabi team at the following Outside Broadcast events, meet the broadcasters, enjoy our VR show, and enter the competition:
Sydney
Diwali Festival, Blacktown Showgrounds
Sunday 16 October, 12-7.30pm
diwalifestival.com.au
Deepavali Fair, Parramatta Park, Parramatta
Sunday 23 October, 12-10pm
Melbourne
Sri Durga Temple Celebrations Dussehra, Rockbank
Sunday 16 October, 11am - 8pm
Wyndham Diwali, Presidents Park
Saturday 22 October, 12-10pm
wyndhamdiwali.org.au
AIII Diwali Fair, Sandown Racecourse
Sunday 23 October, 11:30am – 9pm
aiii.org.au
