Show with Tambolele (direct from Brazil) and Afro sambas at Memorial Theatre (Vic Uni) and Southern Cross Bar (39 Abel Smith Street)

“The first Brazilian Arts and Culture Festival in Aotearoa! The country of great diversity is now closer to you.

Come to celebrate and experience Brazilian culture from music to food - photography to dance. A unique opportunity to hear Tambolele, direct from Brazil, party in Carmem Miranda’s tropical style or learn how to make the seductive caipirinha cocktail.”

Diwali Garba Dance
Saturday 17 October, 8pm
TSB Bank Arena. Hosted by the Wellington Indian Association, a dance night for everyone to participate in.
Cost: $5 per person

Diwali Mela (Fair)
Sunday 18 October, 1-10pm
TSB Bank Arena
Entry to this event is free

“Diwali, also know as Deepavali (literally a “row of lamps”), is perhaps the most important and ancient of the Indian festivals. It celebrates the triumphal return of Lord Rama to his kingdom of Ayodhya after 14 years in exile. It also marks the triumph of light over darkness, knowledge over ignorance and goodness over evil.”