Culture and heritage

Honouring tradition with the next generation

Programs, rituals, music, food and language create a living connection between elders, youth and families.

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Festival life

Gathering families through Newa festivals and shared traditions

From Mha Puja to Indra Jatra, community celebrations keep heritage visible and joyful in Victoria.

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Newa Guthi Victoria

Keeping Newa culture alive in Victoria

Join families, elders, youth and volunteers celebrating festivals, language, music, food and community life together.

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Indra Jatra with Newa Guthi Victoria

Join the community for one of the most significant Newa celebrations of the year.

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Culture, heritage and community, carried forward together.

Newa Guthi Victoria creates spaces where families, elders, young people and friends can gather, learn, celebrate and serve the wider community.

Saving culture

Festivals, rituals, language, food and stories are shared with care so the next generation can belong with confidence.

Honouring heritage

Traditional practices are presented with dignity, context and beauty through gatherings, programs and community education.

Community work

We connect people across Victoria through events, volunteering, mutual support and meaningful cultural participation.

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Culture, heritage and belonging

We keep Newa culture alive through people, place and shared practice

Cultural education

Language, stories, rituals and context are shared so younger generations understand where they come from.

Festival gatherings

From Indra Jatra to Mha Puja, we create welcoming celebrations that bring families together.

Heritage preservation

Traditional practice is honoured with care, beauty and respect for elders, artists and knowledge holders.

Community care

Members support one another through volunteering, connection, practical help and shared community responsibility.

Youth participation

Young people are invited into music, culture, service and leadership so the community keeps growing.

Events and programs

Regular classes, gatherings and major events give the community a rhythm of learning and belonging.

Upcoming major event

Indra Jatra – Yenya Punhi Melbourne 2026

A major Newa community celebration for families, members and friends in Victoria.

When: September 26, 2026 10:00 am
Where: Australian Nepalese Multicultural Centre (ANMC), 100 Duncans Lane, Diggers Rest VIC 3427

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Honouring tradition with the next generation

Gathering families through Newa festivals and shared traditions

Keeping Newa culture alive in Victoria

Indra Jatra with Newa Guthi Victoria