13/05/2026
🇦🇺🇳🇵Gratitude & Celebration: Lumbini Festival 2026 🇳🇵🇦🇺
What an incredible day of peace, culture, and community! Nepalese in Bendigo would like to extend our deepest gratitude to everyone who made the Lumbini Festival at the Great Stupa of Universal Compassion such a resounding success on May 9th.
Our sincere thanks go to Ian Green, the Great Stupa team, and the entire staff for being such wonderful hosts. The Great Stupa continues to serve as a vital bridge between Lumbini and the Australian community, fostering a spirit of peace and compassion.
A Special Shout-out to our Performers & Partners:
• The Simrik Band for the incredible music! 🎶
• Nepalese in Bendigo Dance Group and all our talented performers for showcasing the vibrant heart of Nepal.
• Newa Guthi Victoria, NRNA Victoria, and the Tamang Society for your unwavering support and solidarity.
• The Municipalities of the Buddha Circuit, Lumbini, our distinguished guests, and various community organizations.
To our Vendors & Guests:
A huge thank you to the food vendors and craft stalls—you truly brought the taste and feel of Nepal to Bendigo! Most importantly, thank you to every single participant who joined us. Your presence made this an amazing moment to showcase our culture and heritage.
This event was a testament to what we can achieve through solidarity and shared values. We are already looking forward to seeing everyone again for next year’s festival!
With Peace and Compassion,
The Nepalese in Bendigo Team