Diwali 2007

Diwali 2007 was celebrated at Federation Square with great festival mood on 13th October.

In 2007, the Lord Mayor of city of Melbourne, John So and the High Commissioner for India lit the traditional Diwali lamp and officiated the event. Many more dignitaries such as the Opposition Leader of Victoria, MPs Ms Mikakos, Hong Lim, Marsha Thompson and the Consul General for India in Victoria graced the occasion.
It was sponsored by the City of Melbourne, Victorian Multicultural Council, Primus Telecom and SBS. Approximately 37,500 people attended the event, turning it into a grand success, besides making it ‘the second biggest community event at Federation Square.


This year Diwali festivities were extended and celebrated over two weeks period and a Bollywood film festival was co-sponsored for Diwali and ran over 10 days. The success story of this Diwali event was mentioned in the Victorian Parliament.
An inaugural, Victoria wide Lighting Competition started this year for all Indian Business to join in and light up their buildings for 10 days and were judged by an elite panel for various worthwhile prizes. In its first year we had over 90 entries.( see past event for more information/photos)

Other links:

Click Here to view the article on the program held on 17th Oct 2007

Click here to view the Advertisement of Indian Voice for Diwali 07

• Diwali 07 lighting event:

Click here to view the Business List 07

Click here to view the winners of 2007 lighting competitions.

Click here to view the prizes for the 2007 lighting competitions.

• Indian Film Festival in Melbourne

Please click here. to view the details on 2007 Indian film festival in Melbourne,