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Vesak Festival of Light

Dates: 25 May 2013

Address: The Great Stupa Bendigo, 25, Sandhurst Town Road, Bendigo, Victoria 3550

Phone: 03 5446 7568  

Email: events@stupa.org.au
Web: stupa.org.au/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=21&Itemid=101

Vesak Festival of Light - a celebration of peace and harmony inspired by the Buddha's birthday. Join in the candle lantern procession, workshops and tours. Experience a beautiful display of lanterns, sensational dancing and singings acts from around the world and spectacular display of fireworks. At The Great Stupa Bendigo - Saturday 25th May 2013 from 1 pm to 7 pm

The Great Stupa is the largest Buddhist monument in the Western world including Australia. It's the final home for the largest gem quality Jade Buddha in the world and becoming increasingly popular as a great tourist attraction in Victoria.

This event is supported by City of Greater Bendigo, Bendigo Tourism and various organisations including United Nations Vesak Committee Melbourne, Bendigo Tafe (BRIT) and United Nations Vesak Committee Melbourne..

Cost

This is a free event.

Facilities

  • Ambulance
  • Car park
  • Coach Parking
  • Access Without Assistance for the Disabled
  • Parking for the Disabled
  • Toilet facilities for the Disabled
  • Entertainment
  • First aid equipment
  • Sheltered Area
  • Shop

Opening hours

Saturday 25th May 2013
1:00pm
1 pm to 7 pm

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