Buddha's Day and Multicultural Festival
Proudly presented by Fo Guang Shan Melbourne (FGS) and Buddha s Light International Victoria (BLIA VIC), Buddha s Day and Multicultural Festival truely a unique annual event which celebrates Melbourne s diverse multicultural society.
Running over two days, the Buddha s Day and Multicultural Festival begins in the heart of Melbourne, at Federation Square.
The Festival commemorates the birth of the Buddha, one of the most significant days of the Buddhist calendar, and highlights and promotes cooperation, community understanding and harmony in our inclusive and culturally diverse community.
Incorporating the traditions of Buddhist ceremony including the 'Bathing of the Buddha', daily Dharma ceremonies, the Wishing Bell and traditional incense offerings; a vegetarian culinary tour of Asia along the River Terrace and cooking de cultural dance and performances from around the globe; cultural demonstrations in BMW Edge; art and craft, community service groups providing information and and special activities and programs for children at ArtPlay.
A festival for mind, body and spirit.
The 2008 Buddha's Day and Multicultural Festival is proudly sponsored by the City of Melbourne, Federation Square and the Victorian Multicultural Commission.
Special events include:
* The Ch an of Tea, Flower and Music a free program of demonstrations by Ikebana International, Ch an Tea Ceremony with traditional Gu Zheng Music, the Fo Guang Shan Dharma Talk The Way to Happiness and Ch an Meditation (BMW Edge, see website for further details)
* Baby Blessing Ceremony for children under the age of five Buddha's Stage - [prior registration essential see website], (Saturday 17th, 2pm, Buddha's Stage)
* The Bodhi Tree Field of Enlightenment, participative art installation, St Paul s Court
* Share Tea with Me Ch an Tea Ceremony for Children, ArtPlay (bookings essential)
* Tai Chi for the Family workshops with Mark Mayers of Elixir Fields, ArtPlay
* An Interfaith Prayer Ceremony: The Sharing of Wisdom (Saturday 17th, 1pm, Buddha s Stage)
* Annual World Peace Blessing Ceremony (10am Sunday 18th - Buddha's Stage)
* Vegi-licious - The Karma of Being Vegetarian cooking demonstrations (River Terrace)
* Sacred Songs - Inagural Multifaith/Multicultural Concert (Sat 17th, 6.30pm BMW Edge)
* Multifaith Multicultural Youth Forum (Sat 17th, 10am, BMW Edge)
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