We are bringing Sri Lankan New Year celebrations back to Queen Victoria Market on 15 – 16th April 2023 over 2 fabulous days.
This festival will have a variety of food stalls, and a stage lineup with all your favourite local Sri Lankan artists, including live bands, traditional dance performances, plus workshop activities.
Visitors can indulge in Sri Lankan staples like kottu, hoppers& curries. Explore the many speciality stores and take home chutneys, sauces and handicrafts.
This is a celebration of culture, heritage, and arts from Sri Lanka, giving you a chance to get together and celebrate Awurudhu Pola right here in Melbourne.
In 2023 Sri Lankan Awurudhu Pola is proud to bring the community back to Queen Victoria Market. The event will be bustling with
- Undercover festival event
- Sri Lankan food vendors
- Cultural performances
Sri Lankan Festival Melbourne
Date : Saturday 15 - Sunday 16th April 2023
Time : 10AM - 4PM
Venue: Queen Victoria Market
15th April Stage Lineup
10.30 am Shivantha Live Music
11.30 am Welcome Remarks
Consul General of Sri Lankan + Deputy Lord Mayor Nicholas Reece from City of Melbourne
12.00 pm Shivantha Live Music
1.00 pm DJ Rush
Sri Lankan Community’s favourite DJ
2.00 pm Bindaas Bollywood
A Sri Lankan inspired Dance performance fused with Bollywood
3.00 pm DJ Rush
Sri Lankan Community’s favourite DJ
16th April Stage Lineup
10.30 am Don Sherman The Singing Chef Live cooking demo and other srilankan baila dance songs music
11.30 am Shashila Dance Troupe
Shashila’s dance troupe brings together the best dance performances showcasing the styles from the upcountry and the lowlands of Sri Lanka.
12.00 pm Zigma
Zigma is an electrifying Sri Lankan band set to shake up dance lovers all over Australia.
1.00 pm Shashila Dance Troupe
2.00 pm Zigma
Continuing their high energy performance to keep you entertained
#ftevents #sfm2023
Video of Highlights from the previous events
For sponsorship opportunities for 2023 please email : himanshi@foodietrails.com.au or call 0410 369 727 for a sponsor pack.
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