About the event
Come and celebrate the most vibrant Indian festival - Diwali.
Diwali, also known as Deepavali (row of lamps), is an annual free event which regularly attracts thousands of visitors to the central city with its high energy, colour and authenticity.
It is colloquially known as "the festival of lights" and is celebrated in India, as well as within Indian communities around the world.
Diwali is a time when families light and place small oil lamps (diyas) and candles around the home and set off fireworks.
Highlights of the free festival include traditional and contemporary performances, a Bollywood dance competition, fashion shows, craft and traditional food stalls, spectacular lights and decorations, and a fireworks display.
Diwali symbolises the victory of righteousness, the triumph of light over darkness, good over evil and the renewal of life.
This event brings the community together to enjoy the youthfulness, diversity and energy of this dynamic culture.
Diwali is organised by Auckland City Council in conjunction with Asia NZ.
Updated July 2009
| DATE: |
10 and 11 October 2009 |
| PLACE: |
Eastern Viaduct and Te Wero Island, Viaduct Harbour |
| TIME: |
11am - 10pm |
Stallholders
Interested in becoming a stallholder, performer or volunteer at Diwali Festival 2009?
Diwali festival is strictly vegetarian and products must be authentic Indian food or craft.
Stallholder applications close 17 July 2009.
For stall application forms, email your name, contact address, phone
number and a brief explanation of what you would like to sell to
diwali@aucklandcity.govt.nz
Stall site prices
| Type of stall |
Charitable/community |
Business/individual |
| Food stall (3m x 3m) |
$750.00 |
$950.00 |
| Food stall (3m x 5m) |
$1200.00 |
$1450.00 |
Sweet stall
(3m x 3m no cooking or preparation on site) |
$350.00 |
$500.00 |
Retail/craft
(3m x 3m non food) |
Fee on application |
| Commercial site |
Fee on application |
Performers
To create an authentic atmosphere we need your contribution.
If you are interested in performing traditional or contemporary dance or music or would like to enter the Bollywood
competition please email your name, contact address and phone number
to
diwali@aucklandcity.govt.nz.
Applications for performers and the Bollywood competition close Monday 17 August.
Volunteers
Be part of the vibrant celebration of Diwali Festival 2009.
If you enjoy meeting different people, working as a part of a team, we would like to hear from you.
Email
diwali@aucklandcity.govt.nz
