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  • Three women in red and gold Sri Lankan dancing costumes, smiling at camera and standing in a  pose with their hands pressed together.
  • Five women standing together in a line, dressed in blue and gold traditional Sri Lankan dancing costumes, smiling at the camera.
  • A dish of colourful food served on a ceramic plate.
  • Five women dressed in blue and gold Sri Lankan dancing costumes and headgear posing outdoors.
15 – 16 Apr

Sri Lankan Festival: Awurudhu Pola

  • Free
  • Festival

Come along and celebrate the culture, heritage and arts of Sri Lanka.

This festival features a variety of food and handicraft stalls, a stage line-up with all your favourite local Sri Lankan artists, including live bands, traditional dance performances, and workshop activities.

Visitors can indulge in Sri Lankan staples like kottu, hoppers, curries and top it off with their favourite sweets like kokis.

Dates and times

Date Times
Sat 15 Apr
  • 10am - 4pm 10:00am - 4:00pm
Sun 16 Apr
  • 10am - 4pm 10:00am - 4:00pm

Location

Queen Victoria Market
Queen St
Melbourne 3000

Open in maps location for Queen Victoria Market

Price and bookings

This is a free event

Booking not required

Book online for Sri Lankan Festival: Awurudhu Pola

Contact details

  • telephone number: 1800 667 791
  • email address: events@foodietrails.com.au
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