ANFS to Host Dashain Celebration in Canberra, Bringing Nepali Culture and Community Together
CANBERRA, The Australia-Nepal Friendship Society (ANFS) will host a special Dashain celebration in Canberra on October 11, bringing members of the Nepali community and the wider Australian community together to mark one of Nepal’s most important festivals.
The ANFS Dashain Celebration 2026 will be held from 5pm to 11pm on Sunday, October 11, at Weston Creek Community Centre, Whitney Place, Weston, ACT.
According to the organisers, the event will feature Nepali culture, traditions, music, dance and community activities, providing an opportunity for people to celebrate Dashain while maintaining connections with Nepalese heritage in Australia. Dashain is Nepal’s major annual festival and is traditionally associated with family gatherings, blessings, cultural traditions and community celebrations. For Nepali communities living overseas, events such as the Canberra celebration provide an opportunity to pass cultural traditions to younger generations while bringing families and the broader community together.
Community and cultural connections
ANFS is a Canberra-based, non-profit and non-political organisation founded in 1982 to promote friendship and welfare between Nepalese and Australians. The organisation supports a range of cultural and community activities, including Nepali language education for school-age children through Hamro Pathashala, a Nepali-language radio programme and celebrations of major Nepalese and Australian festivals. ANFS also participates in multicultural events in Canberra, with members volunteering to showcase Nepalese cultural heritage and contribute to community activities.
Tickets and family participation
Tickets for the 2026 Dashain celebration are listed at A$20 for ANFS members and A$25 for non-members. Dinner is included with the ticket, while children aged 12 and under and visiting parents can attend free of charge, according to the event information published by ANFS. The organisers are also inviting people interested in contributing to the event through cultural performances, event hosting and volunteering.
People interested in participating or seeking further information can contact ANFS at info@anfscanberra.org.au or by phone on 02 5119 3033. The event is expected to provide an evening of cultural celebration while strengthening community connections among Nepali Australians and the wider Canberra community.
Source: Secretary – Amrit Sharma
Australia-Nepal Friendship Society (ANFS), Canberra
