Melbourne - 15th Buddha's Day and Multicultural Festival

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Melbourne - 15th Buddha's Day and Multicultural Festival

Date: May 16th-17th, 2010
Time: 10:00am-5:00pm
Where: Federation Square, Melbourne, Australia
Group: Buddha's Light International Association of Victoria (BLIA VIC)

Tel.: 03 9314 5147
Email: info@bliav.org.au
Website: Buddha's Day and Multicultural Festival 2009

Event Description: Proudly presented by Fo Guang Shan Melbourne and Buddha's Light International Association of Victoria (BLIA VIC), the 15th Buddha's Day and Multicultural Festival is a unique annual event which celebrates the Buddha's birthday and Melbourne's diverse multicultural society.

Buddha's Day and Multicultural Festival incorporates the traditions of Buddhist ceremony including the "Bathing of the Buddha", daily Dharma ceremonies, the Wishing Bell and traditional incense offerings; a vegetarian culinary tour of Asia alongside the Yarra on the River Terrace; cultural demonstrations and insights; music; art and craft, community service groups providing information and assistance to Buddhists and non-Buddhists alike plus special activities and games for the younger of body and mind.

Admission: Free & open to the public

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