Lumbini International Festival 2026: Dhime Performance and Sukunda Rally
9 May 2026 | The Great Stupa of Universal Compassion, Bendigo, Victoria
Newa Guthi Victoria proudly participated in the Lumbini International Festival 2026, sharing Newa culture and heritage through traditional music and community participation at the Great Stupa of Universal Compassion.
The Newa community joined the festival with a vibrant Dhime Baja performance and Sukunda rally, bringing the distinctive rhythms and cultural traditions of the Kathmandu Valley to the wider community.
The Sukunda rally provided a meaningful cultural presentation, representing the sharing of light, heritage and cultural identity, while the Dhime performance brought energy and celebration to the festival.
Newa Guthi Victoria’s participation provided an opportunity to introduce Newa traditions to people from diverse cultural backgrounds and to demonstrate the richness of Nepal’s cultural heritage.
The event also highlighted the importance of cultural collaboration and participation in bringing communities together in a spirit of peace, harmony and mutual respect.
This archive entry records Newa Guthi Victoria’s participation in the Lumbini International Festival 2026 and its continued efforts to preserve, practise and share Newa culture through music, traditional symbols and community engagement.
Event Details
- Date: 9 May 2026
- Location: The Great Stupa of Universal Compassion, Bendigo, Victoria
- Event: Lumbini International Festival 2026
- Highlights: Dhime Baja performance and Sukunda rally
- Participation: Newa Guthi Victoria
- Focus: Newa music, Sukunda tradition, cultural heritage and community participation