MELBOURNE, 17 October 2022: SBS is celebrating Diwali & similar festivals this year with a distinctive content line-up to mark the festival of lights. To showcase the diversity of the celebration and increase cultural understanding, specially curated programming through October includes documentaries, dramas, movies, food programs and recipes across the SBS network.
SBS Radio’s language programs, including SBS Bangla, Gujarati, Hindi, Malayalam, Nepali, Punjabi and Tamil, will deliver a wealth of content across radio and digital platforms, engaging with audiences to hear how Australians are celebrating Diwali in 2022. Enjoy interviews, videos, articles, podcasts and competitions, as well as social engagement and talkback with SBS’s diverse language communities. This includes an explainer article on the diversity of celebrations translated into several languages; a comprehensive guide to Diwali festivals around Australia; a Rangoli art culture and tradition video; recipes by India Unplated chef Sandeep Pandit and celebrity Indian Chef Damu; a podcast about the Diwali-themed coins launched in Australia; and special Diwali greetings videos from the broader SBS Radio team. On the actual day of Diwali (24 October), music channel SBS PopDesi will bring the best of Bollywood and classical hits from 3 pm to 5 pm.
SBS Managing Director, James Taylor, said: “The Festivals of Lights – Diwali, Deepavali, Bandi Chhor Diwas and Tihar – are significant events celebrated by a billion people worldwide, including a million Australians. Traditionally signifying the victory of good over evil, it’s a time for giving thanks and wishing others good health and prosperity. We’re excited to be marking the occasion with specially curated content right across SBS, inviting all Australians to come together to experience and learn about Diwali, increase cultural understanding, and celebrate Australia’s rich diversity.”
There will be many related programs on SBS on Demand, SBS Food, SBS Voices, SBS learn and
SBS is also supporting Diwali community festivals taking place around Australia, including Melbourne’s “Celebrate India” at Federation Square on 29 October. Join the SBS Radio broadcast team who will be celebrating with local communities at 12 events across Sydney, Melbourne, Perth, Adelaide, Brisbane and Hobart to learn what the Festivals of Lights mean to so many Australians and how truly diverse this celebration is.
Visit sbs.com.au/Diwali for more Diwali content across SBS.
