Deakin’s Diwali festival returns to Geelong on 6 November

Key points

• Deakin University's Waurn Ponds campus in Geelong will host its annual Diwali festival on Friday 6 November, with fireworks at 9pm. The free, family-friendly event runs from 6pm to 9pm and includes cultural performances, food, market stalls and henna art.
• The City of Greater Geelong supports the festival, which marks Diwali, the festival of lights. Mayor Stretch Kontelj said the celebration matters to many local community members.
• Registration is required to attend, and free parking is available on site.