Buddha’s Day
Federation Square was a sea of colour over the weekend of May 18 and 19 to commemorate Buddha’s Birthday.
The Buddha’s Day and Multicultural Festival is a major annual attraction, celebrating Melbourne's multicultural and multi-faith society through traditional Buddhist ceremonies, arts, music, wellbeing lectures, world peace prayers, blessing ceremonies, children’s activities, food and much more.
Photo: John Tadigiri
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