Griffith Malayalees Onam 2025
What is Onam?
Onam is the biggest and most joyful festival of Kerala, a beautiful state in South India. It is a harvest festival that celebrates nature’s abundance and the legendary story of King Mahabali, whose rule is remembered as a time of peace, prosperity and equality.
Why do we celebrate?
For Malayalees (people from Kerala), Onam is more than just a festival – it’s a time of togetherness. Families and friends come together to create colourful flower decorations (Pookkalam), enjoy traditional music and dance, wear festive attire, and share a grand vegetarian feast called the Onam Sadhya.
By celebrating Onam here in Griffith, we wish to share this tradition with our wider Australian community – showcasing culture, food, art, and the warmth of Malayalee hospitality. It’s a celebration where everyone is welcome.
