Folk fest: Traditional Indian event brings colour, culture to region
Traditionally a nine-day-long festival in India, the folk dance event saw hundreds of people attend. See all the photos here.
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MORE than 300 members of Toowoomba’s growing Indian community attended the Navratri Festival on the weekend.
During the event, which is traditionally a nine-day-long festival in India, attendees performed the Garba, which is a form of folk dance and originated in the state of Gujarat.
Event organisers Yaju Mahida and Mohan Trada from the Indian Communities of Toowoomba group, said the purpose was to unite various sectors of the Indian community in Toowoomba.
“Around 60,000 people participate in the dance in India, so we’re trying to recreate that culture in Toowoomba,” Mr Mahida said.
“Last year we couldn’t hold any celebrations due to Covid-19 and so many people are feeling down or have lost relatives living in India, so my philosophy is to celebrate life when we can.”
The Navratri Festival has been held in Toowoomba annually for the past 10 years and was held at Centenary Heights State High School last Saturday night.
In addition to dancing, attendees also enjoyed live entertainment and food.
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