On Tuesday, October 8, Queensland Police Service (QPS) officers and staff members were invited to attend the Gayatri Mandir temple at Boondall to celebrate the Hindu festival, Navratri.
Navratri is a major festival for the Hindu community in honour of the divine feminine.
It occurs over nine days, this year was from September 29 to October 7.
The festival is dedicated to nine different aspects of the divine feminine principles or shakti.
The festival involves lots of colour, dancing, religious reflection and fasting.
When QPS attend cultural community events like this one, it is a great opportunity to develop trust, rapport and understanding with community members.
Police had the opportunity to learn more about North Brisbane residents, especially the different festivals that Hindu community members celebrate.
We took the opportunity to talk to the women about the role QPS has serving the community and gave information on domestic and family violence, the support networks QPS work with
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