Albanese joins Nepalese community in Sydney to celebrate Tihar at Nepal Festival

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese attended Nepal Festival Sydney 2026 at Tumbalong Park, Darling Harbour, on Saturday, November 7, joining the Nepalese community to celebrate Tihar and addressing the gathering wearing a traditional Nepali Dhaka topi.

Thousands attend as music, dance and food showcase Nepali culture

The Nepal Festival is the Sydney Nepalese community's annual celebration, drawing thousands of Nepalese residents, Australian citizens and visitors this year for traditional Nepali music, folk dances, cultural performances, exhibitions and authentic cuisine. Tihar, also known as the festival of lights, is one of Nepal's most important festivals, when families light lamps and gather together. Albanese wrote on social media that he was delighted to celebrate Tihar with Sydney's Nepalese community.

(Sources: Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's social media post; Tourism Info Nepal; Kendra News Australia.)