5 Upcoming Festivals in Melbourne for Students

Melbourne, one of the most renowned cities in Australia, hosts a wide range of international students every year. Like every year, this year also, many international students are enrolled in universities and colleges in this city. Melbourne not only provides them with world-class education but also offers them some great experiences.

It is a known fact that Melbourne is popular for its cultural diversity. People from around the globe live in Melbourne for various purposes. So, the excellent glimpses of different cultures can be enjoyed here. One of the major attractions in Melbourne is its festivity. Numerous festivals are organized in Melbourne throughout the year, which can be a source of great fun and enjoyment for international students.

Below, you will learn about 5 upcoming festivals in Melbourne for students. You can enjoy these festivals with your friends in your college, university, or student accommodation in Melbourne.

1. South Asian Festival (April 28th)

Do you want to enjoy the liveliness of the South Asian culture? See no further than the South Asian Festival. This festival, held in Fed Square, is a free event that spills into the street with multi-sensory food, music, and sounds. Feel the spice in delectable street foods taken from several South Asian countries. Besides, you can dance away on beats of traditional music or even buy an item be it, a handicraft or clothing from a fair market considering the eclectic array. Seeing is believing so if you want to witness a mind-blogging laser light show, which will paint the night in a rainbow of colors, that calls for blending, it is worth it to come and have the time of your life here.

2. Korea Festival (May 10th-11th)

This festival invites all K-Pop fans and anyone who is curious about Korean life! The Korea Festival at Fed Square is a ‘sampler’ or rather, a ‘mixed grill’ of the ‘Korean cuisine tapestry.’ The event hosts native events like intricate fan dances and powerful Taekwondo fights. Let your buds take you on a journey of taste with the stalls of Korean foods. Start developing your calligraphy skills, or join in some old Korean traditional games. The festival will consist of free fun activities right in the center of the town. This weekend will be a celebration of Korean traditions.

3. Melbourne International Animation Festival (May 5th-12th)

Calling all animation enthusiasts! Come out and have a fun-filled with the MIAF. This globally renowned festival is where the best independent animators from all over the world show their work. Put yourself into a world where you are living in a dreamlike stop-motion wonder, high-tech CGI, and hand-drawn masterpieces. Take part in the animation workshops, listen to expert speakers at industry talks, meet with like-minded

animation fans, and make new friends. However, it doesn’t matter if you are a newbie in the art of film animation or merely watching a well-done cartoon, MIAF promises an educative and entertaining show for everyone of any age.

4. St Kilda Film Festival (May 17th-26th)

To get away from routine and find your place in the non-commercial world of cinematography, try the St Kilda Film Festival. While held in the well-recognized seaside suburb St Kilda, this festival brings together a core of films with different genres, challenging documentaries, and excellently crafted shorts. You can see live premieres, ask questions to filmmakers, and explore hidden underrated cinema. Here, you find a small cinema and a relaxed environment. The St. Kilda Film Festival is a great opportunity to spend some time of recreation for film lovers.

5. Buddhas Day & Multicultural Festival (May 3rd)

Blend in the peace, harmony as well as cultural diversity world of yours at the Buddhas Day & Multicultural Festival! Happening at the main Square of Melbourne – Melbourne’s Federation Square, this Event is free of charge and it honors the three key occasions in Buddha’s life – Buddha’s birth, enlightenment, and death. Now and then, you can attend ceremonies conventional for Buddhism like chanting or offering of a blossoming lotus. Take in colorful performances from different cultures performed by the individuals who call Melbourne home that make up the city’s fabric.

Sample the world’s cuisine flavorfully at the Asian Street Food stalls here, which feature delicious dishes from entire Asia. Take a walk along the vibrant market street where you will find a variety of handmade art, unique gifts, and colorful clothing. Get enlightened about other cultures by engaging in some of the booths, and lessons. The festival uses this peaceful and noble culture as an avenue of education for many people from different backgrounds.

A Tip for Students: Numerous Melbourne University provide student discounts on festival tickets. Make sure to visit your student union or events office to inquire if there is a possibility for you to get some wonderful discounts.

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