SYDNEY — Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese joined members of the Nepalese diaspora on Saturday, November 7, 2026, at Tumbalong Park in Sydney’s Darling Harbour to celebrate Tihar at the flagship Nepal Festival Sydney 2026.
Adorned in a traditional Nepali Dhaka topi, Albanese addressed the crowd and commended the vibrant cultural and social contributions of the Nepalese community to Australia’s multicultural society.
Taking to social media to share highlights from the celebration, the Prime Minister wrote: “Wonderful to celebrate Tihar with our Nepalese community in Sydney today. Diversity is our strength, and your community is such an important part of that.”
The festival brought together thousands of attendees to showcase Nepal’s heritage through traditional music, folk dance performances, cultural exhibits, and authentic Nepali cuisine.
