Police Liaison Officers from across the North and South Brisbane Police Districts were excited to have the opportunity to attend a number of traditional Indian community celebrations on both sides of the mighty Brisbane River over this past weekend. Below is a short snapshot of some of the events we were able to see!
Festival of Chariots
Over 5000 attendees graced Brisbane CBD to celebrate the Fifth Annual Festival of Chariots last Saturday. The occasion sees a giant “Rath” (Chariot) weighing over four tonnes being pulled across the city streets whilst devotees and onlookers chant, sing and dance their way for the mercy of the Lords: Krishna, Balaram and Subhadra. The event concluded with traditional performances, free vegetarian food and a vast array of stalls within King George Square.
The theme for this year’s celebration was: Culture, Community and Spirituality emphasising the sharing of Vedic spiritual culture with the wider community of Brisbane. The event and