Buddha’s Birthday and Multicultural Festival 2013
Maylands, Western Australia, Australia
Mid AprilDescription
This is an annual two-day multicultural event to celebrate the birth of the founder of Buddhism, Sakyamuni Buddha. Through the many and varied activities available to the community and people of all ages, visitors will be able to experience and understand the compassion of Buddha, learn about other cultures, gain new experiences, or simply be entertained and have a fun day out. Program highlights include: • Bathing of the Buddha Ritual • Baby Blessing Ceremony • Multi-faith Prayer for Peace Ceremony • Multicultural Vegetarian Food Fair • Multicultural Performances • Lion and Dragon Dance • Cultural Display • Meditation • Children’s Rides This event is proudly supported by the City of Bayswater, Office of Multicultural Interests, and National Australia Bank.
Performers
- Miracle Band www.miracleband.com.au - WA Police Pipe wapol.com.au - Jus’Dance www.jusdance.com.au - Scottish Highland Dance Academy www.shda.com.au - Belyssa www.belyssa.com
Venue
Fo Guang Shan Temple of WA
Directions
Free parking is available at Gibney Reserve, Mephan Street, Maylands, with regular shuttle bus services to and from the event venue. Transperth Bus Service No. 48 & No. 55 runs along Guildford Road and the nearest train station is Maylands Station, just 10 mins walk to the venue.
Times
Saturday 20th April 2013, 11 am to 7 pm Sunday 21st April 2013, 10 am to 6 pm
Admission & Parking
Free
Website
http://www.bliawa.org
Infophone
(08-) 9371 0048
Email
ibawa@optusnet.com.au