India Day Fair
Celebrating India's Independence Day
10th Anniversary in August 2020
About India Day Fair
Come join us in our signature event - Indian Day Fair!
GOPIO Queensland proudly presents the annual India Day Fair to commemorate India's independence. On 15th August 1947 India gained Independence from the British following a largely nonviolent civil disobedience led by Mahatma Gandhi. The wide spread Indian Diaspora celebrates this day in memory of all those who sacrificed their lives for motherland India.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION ABOUT INDIA DAY FAIR
GOPIO Queensland annually organises India Day Fair to commemorate India’s Independence from British rule (on 15th August, 1947), following a largely non-violent civil disobedience movement led by Mahatma Gandhi. The widespread Indian Diaspora celebrates this day in memory of all those who sacrificed their lives for the motherland India and to commemorate India’s Independence. India Day Fair, now in its 9th year is a free community event that brings the whole community together. The event is graced by Local, State and Federal politicians who are joined by many multicultural community leaders.
The event showcases Indian Culture, food, music, fashion etc. in a festive atmosphere of the serene Roma Street Parkland. This annual event at the amphitheatre of Roma Street Parkland attracts an ever growing crowd every year.
The main stage features some of Brisbane's finest talents performing cultural and Bollywood dances, a lively cross-section of live music by local and International Bands. A variety of food and information stalls complete the festivities.
GOPIO Queensland is a not for profit organisation and relies heavily on the generous support of sponsors to fund the iconic event. Sponsors in return get a wonderful opportunity for their brand awareness while supporting their community.
*Large number of people for a single day event (approx 15,000 attendance 2018)
*Excellent return on investment for sponsors in all categories
*Young and Old, all age groups attend
*Attracts not only Indian but the wider community
*Various levels of Government support and attend the function.
For Sponsoring Contact: Usha Chandra 0419 775 416 -
For stalls contact: Rakesh Sharma 0411 289 202 -