UQ Wellbeing in partnership with UQLife will hold a special event to celebrate Diwali, the Indian Festival of Light on 13 November, from 3-7pm at Campbell Place at the St Lucia campus.
What is Diwali?
The Indian Festival of lights has many terms including Deepavali, Dipavali, Dewali, Deepawali. In Sanskrit, the word Deepavali translates to ‘a row of lights’, and this is a term more commonly used by South Indians to refer to the festival. In contrast, the North Indians use the modified ‘Diwali’. Although the legends that go with the festival are different in different parts of India. However, Hindus, Jains, Newar Buddhists and Sikhs all celebrate the spiritual victory of good over evil, light over darkness, and knowledge over ignorance.
We invite all students to come along to enjoy the Diwali experience with free traditional Indian food, music and activities. We invite you to wear your traditional dress to this event. Check out the program below. Registration is not required and this event has a Covid Safe Plan.
Event Program
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 3-7pm |
Henna tattoos Get a traditional 100% natural henna tattoo from the Henna Shack. |
| 3-7pm |
Tea light decorating Get creative and decorate your own tea light to bring home. |
| 3-5pm |
Tradition Diwali Lantern Making Make your own beautiful lantern to hang at home. |
| 3-5pm |
FREE mango lassi and Indian chai tea from Miss India |
| 3-5pm |
Live traditional Indian music with Indian drums Fuze-Box: Fuze-Box is a contemporary South Asian Fusion Band performing popular songs with its own touch of raw and acoustic sound. |
| 5-7pm | FREE Indian street food and dessert from Bollywood Bar |
| 5.30-7pm |
Interacitve upbeat Indian music Fuze-Box: Fuze-Box is a contemporary South Asian Fusion Band performing popular songs with its own touch of raw and acoustic sound. |
| 5.30-7pm |
Light activation Participate in our light activation to illuminate the Grassy Knoll. |
UQ acknowledges and thanks Allianz Global Assistance for supporting this project.