Cassandra Fernando (Holt, Australian Labor Party) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

I want to begin by wishing all Australians of Indian heritage in Holt and across Australia a very happy Holi. Holi celebrates the arrival of spring, the triumph of good over evil, and people coming together in a burst of colour and joy. Over the weekend in Holt, thousands of families came together to celebrate this beautiful festival. I had the pleasure of attending two fantastic Holi celebrations with our local community—one organised by Lynbrook Residents Association and the other by the Bright Events. Both events were filled with colour, music and an incredible sense of community spirit. Families, friends and neighbours came together to celebrate culture, share food, enjoy performances and, of course, take part in the tradition of throwing colours. I have to say I absolutely loved joining in and playing with colours. Moments like this showcase the very best of our community. In Holt, we are proudly diverse, with people from many cultures, languages and traditions calling our community home. I say a huge thankyou to the organisers, volunteers, performers and stallholders who worked so hard to make these celebrations possible. Happy Holi.