This festival originated in India and marks the beginning of the New Year. Although Diwali is largely an Indian festival, it is widely celebrated in other countries, including Malaysia, Singapore, Nepal, and Fiji.

More than 800 million people celebrate this festival, and last year, roughly 3000 people celebrated it in Nelson Tasman, making it one of the fastest-growing community festivals.

Everyone is invited to experience the traditional Indian culture. Watch live performances, taste an array of Indian delicacies (all vegetarian), or experience temple rituals.

Join us to participate in rangoli. This is a floor mandala art where patterns are created on the floor using materials such as powdered limestone, dry rice flour, coloured sand, etc. At the event, you can have a hands-on experience making one with us!!

To make this auspicious festival eco-friendly, we strongly recommend biking, walking, carpooling, BYO plates, cutlery and water bottles.

The entry fee is $5, and children under 12 are free.

This is a no-alcohol, smoke-free, family-friendly festival.