14th August is a day of celebration when Pakistan is covered in green and white.
Flags are decorated and hoisted on every rooftop. Unfortunately, overseas Pakistanis miss out on the extravagant celebrations that take place back home.
To help make you feel at home and be part of the celebrations, here's a list of events that you can participate in across Australia.
Canberra:
High Commission for Pakistan, Canberra
What: Flag Hoisting - 14th of August HC Pakistan Canberra
When: Wednesday 14th August at 9:00am
Where: 4 Perth Ave, Yarralumla, ACT, Canberra
Price: Free
Melbourne:
Sohni Dharti Inc
What: Eid Milan and Pakistan Independence Day Celebration
When: 17th August 2019 (11:00am to 3:00pm)
Where: Seasons-5 Resorts (454 Point Cook Road, Point Cook
Price: Adults $25 Kids $10 (stalls, food, flag hoisting and kids activities)
Pakistani Students Association of Australia
What: Jashan-e-Azaadi at Federation Square
When: Wednesday, 14th August 2019 from 5:00pm to 9:00pm
Where: Federation Square, Melbourne
Price: Free (flag hoisting and national anthem)
RMIT Club of Pakistan
What: Azadi Walk from City Campus to Federation Square
When: Wednesday, 14th August 2019 from 4:30pm to 5:30pm
Where: RMIT University Melbourne
Price: Free
Pakistan Welfare Organisation in Australia
What: Pakistan Independence Day Celebration 2019 with Waseem Badami
When: Sunday, 25th August 2019 from 12:00pm to 7:00pm
Where: Collingwood Town Hall (140 Hoddle St, Abbotsford 3067)
Price: Adults $10 Kids $5 (Cultural performances, cake cutting, stalls and kids activities)
Pakistan Australia Association Melbourne Inc. (PAAM)
What: Pakistan Independence Day Dinner 2019
When: Saturday,31th August 2019 from 6:30pm to 9:00pm
Where: Barry Road Community Activity Centre (36 Barry Rd, Thomastown 3074)
Price: TBA (food and live entertainment)
Sydney:
Consulate General of Pakistan in Sydney
What: Independence Day of Pakistan
When: Saturday, 24th August 2019 at 2:30pm
Where: West Pennant Hills Community Centre
Price: Free but RSVP essential
Dress Code: National or Regional
Pakistan Association of Australia
What: Jashn –e- Pakistan
When: Wednesday 14th, August from 6:30pm
Where: Himalaya Restaurant Granville, NSW
Price: Free, Registration required
Communities in Fellowship Together & Australia Pakistani Business Network
What: Dil Dil Pakistan
When: Sunday 8th September, 3:30pm
Where: The Hub at Mt Druitt, NSW
Price: Free
Newcastle:
Pakistan Association of Newcastle Australia
What: Independence Day
When: Saturday 24th, August at 6:00pm
Where: Polish Cultural Centre, 122 Chatham Street, Broadmeadow NSW 2292
Price: Ticketed event
Adelaide:
Pakistan Australian Association of South Australia
What: Eid & Pakistan Independence Day Celebrations Dinner
When: Saturday, 17th August 2019 from 6:00pm to 10:00pm
Where: Thebarton Community Centre (Corner of South Road and Ashwin Parade, Torrensvilla 5031
Price: Adult $15 Kids $10 (Dinner, Parade, Quiz and fun activities)
Dress Code: National or Regional
Darwin:
Pakistan Association of Northern Territory
What: Pakistan's 72nd Independence Day Celebration
When: Sunday, 25th August 2019 starting at 4:00pm
Where: Portuguese Community Club, Marrara, Darwin 0812
Price: Free, Please also bring a hot dish to share. (Baking competition, fun activities)
Further Details: https://www.facebook.com/130898467013940/posts/1897569160346853?s=100000721971868&sfns=xmwa
This is how you can make the most of 72nd Pakistani Independence Anniversary celebrations in Australia. Please let us know if we have missed out any events by contacting us at urdu.program@sbs.com.au. We will keep updating the list as we find out about more events.
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