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2 – 4 May

Buddha's Day and Multicultural Festival

The three-day-long Buddha’s Day and Multicultural Festival returns to Golden Square Car Park, bringing together arts, culture and mindfulness in the heart of the city.

Kick off the weekend at the Light It Up opening ceremony on Friday, featuring captivating cultural performances, traditional Buddhist ceremonies and inspiring guest speakers.

Throughout the weekend, immerse yourself in meditation workshops, ceremonies and multicultural performances. Discover serenity in the Mindfulness Forest, explore the Lotus Flower Sanctuary or partake in bathing the Buddha at the enchanting Lumbini Garden, while kids can learn the art of lion dancing, engage in giant bubble blowing and more.

Date	Times
Fri 2 May	6:30pm - 9:00pm
Sat 3 May	11:00am - 9:00pm
Sun 4 May	11:00am - 5:00pm

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