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Dancers at a Deakin Diwali Festival

5 September 2022

Participate in the 2022 Deakin University Diwali Festival!

The 14th annual Deakin University Diwali Festival will once again be located at our stunning Waurn Ponds Campus.

Diwali is the Hindu festival of lights, an annual celebration that signifies the victory of light over darkness, good over evil, knowledge over ignorance and hope over despair. It’s a joyful milestone celebrated by people across the world irrespective of their culture or religion.

2022 Deakin University Diwali Festival
Friday 28 October 2022, 6–9pm
Waurn Ponds Campus
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There will be:

This is a free family-friendly community event.

Want to take part in the event?

The Diwali organising committee is now looking for performers and volunteers

Performance opportunities include:

Unfortunately we will not be having musical performances this year.

Volunteer opportunities include:

Volunteers will be required to attend one of our online briefing sessions (approximately one hour in duration) two weeks prior to the event. Duties will be divided into shifts across the day of the event ensuring you will still have time to enjoy the festival.

Transport options may be available for Deakin staff and students from the Burwood Campus pending interest.

We welcome your involvement and look forward to receiving your expression of interest by Friday 16 September 2022Register your interest in performing or volunteering now (don’t forget to also register to attend the event!).

If you have any questions, please email [email protected].



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