Holi Celebration: Festival of Colours 2026

Get ready to paint the town (and your friends) red, blue, green, and yellow!

The Victoria University Postgraduate Association (VUPA) in collaboration with Victoria University Student Union (VUSU) and VU India Club is thrilled to invite you to our 2026 Holi Festival Celebration. Holi is the ancient Indian "Festival of Colours," marking the victory of harmony and the arrival of a new season. It’s a time to let go of the past, meet new friends, and celebrate our diverse community at VU.

Whether you've celebrated Holi your whole life or this is your first time, this event is for YOU!

✨ What’s included with your (FREE) ticket:

• 👕 Free White T-shirt: We’ve got you covered! Grab a white tee at the entrance so you can see the colours pop (first come, first served!).

• 🎨 Organic Colours: We provide 100% biodegradable, non-toxic, and skin-friendly cornstarch colours.

• 🍛 Authentic Indian Food: Enjoy a delicious spread of traditional Indian street food from our on-site food truck.

• 🎶 Live DJ & Stage: Dance the afternoon away with a mix of Bollywood hits and chart-toppers.

• 🤝 Networking: Meet your VUPA Board and fellow postgraduate students from all departments.

📍 Location & Timing:

• Where: The open ground next to Building L / Parking Area, Footscray Park Campus (look for the marquees!).

• When: Friday, 13th March

• Time: 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM

⚠️ Important Information:

• What to wear: While we provide some T-shirts, we recommend wearing clothes you don't mind getting colourful!

• Sustainability: We are committed to the environment. All our colours are biodegradable and safe for the soil.

• Facilities: Students are welcome to use the restrooms in the adjacent Building L.

• Safety & Conduct: Please ensure the safety of yourself and those around you. Misbehaviour, bullying, or harassment of any kind will not be tolerated. Such behaviour may result in immediate removal and a ban from all future VUPA events.

• Consent: By purchasing a ticket, you consent to photographs and/or videos being taken during the event, which may be used for promotional and marketing purposes by the organisers.

📧 Inquiries & Support:

For any questions or further information regarding the event, please contact:

• Smit Makwana (General Secretary) - gensec@vupa.org.au

• Shumiran Rana (Digital Media Officer) - shumiran.rana@live.vu.edu.au

Tickets are limited to ensure we have enough food and colour for everyone—grab yours now!