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Commonwealth Bank Holi festivals spread joy across Australia
Holi is the festival of colours, and though it originated in India, it is now a global festival, with cultures and nations across the world participating in the festivities. There is a display of colour, fun, song, dance, and harmony as the festival of colour calls upon people from all walks of life to come together and enjoy the occasion. In Australia, Holi is the festival that brings various communities together. Commonwealth Bank Holi festivals, which are organized in various cities of Australia, are brilliant to watch, and full of fun. It is an occasion when Australia’s multicultural ethos is on display. And this festival of colours brings the entire Australian nation together.





Canberra: A celebration of unity and joy
The Commonwealth Bank Canberra Holi Festival illuminated Stage 88 at Commonwealth Park on March 2 and 3, showcasing the vibrant multicultural celebration of Holi. Over two days, attendees reveled in a kaleidoscope of plant-based colours, live music, multicultural performances, culinary delights, drinks, and the enchanting ‘Holi After Dark’ experience.



Adelaide: Fostering harmony through culture
The Commonwealth Bank Adelaide Holi Festival illuminated Gladys Elphick Park 25 (West) on March 9 and 10, spreading joy and vibrancy through two days of festivities. Attendees immersed themselves in the joy of playing with plant-based colours while dancing to live music/DJs, enjoying multicultural performances, indulging in sumptuous food, and sipping refreshing drinks, all culminating in the enchanting ‘Holi After Dark’ experience.


Sydney: Vibrant cultural celebrations
The Commonwealth Bank Sydney Holi Festival transformed Bradfield Park, located next to the iconic Sydney Harbour Bridge, into a vibrant hub of cultural celebration on March 16 and 17. Over the course of two days, attendees came together to revel in the joy of playing with plantbased colours, surrounded by the infectious energy of dance, live music/DJs, multicultural performances, delectable cuisine, refreshing drinks, and the enchanting ‘Holi After Dark’ experience.
Brisbane: A melting pot of cultures
Australia embraced the spirit of Holi as the Commonwealth Bank Brisbane Holi Festival lit up Sporting Fields, Victoria Park, Barrambin, on March 23 and 24. Celebrating the festival of colours, people from diverse cultural backgrounds gathered to immerse themselves in a whirlwind of music, dance, and vibrant hues in a lively and family-friendly atmosphere.
Melbourne: A vibrant feast for the senses
From March 29 to March 31, Commonwealth Bank Melbourne Holi Festival brought an explosion of colour and joy to Ron Barassi Snr Park, coinciding with the Easter 2024 celebration. The festival welcomed visitors to immerse themselves in a vibrant, family-friendly celebration spanning three days, where they could revel in the playful tradition of tossing eco-friendly colour powders into the air and adorning each other in joyful hues.
Commonwealth Bank Perth Holi Festival will be celebrated on April 13 and 14 at Curtin Stadium.