Event Details

📅 Date: Sunday, 3rd May 2026
📍 Venue: Castle Grand Community Hall (Pioneer Theatre)
1/14 Pennant Street, Castle Hill, NSW 2154
🕥 Time: 10:30 AM – 8:00 PM
🎟 Entry: FREE EVENT

What to Expect

SAFAL Festival is a unique platform showcasing diverse South Asian cultures through:

• 🎨 Art Exhibitions & Hands-on Workshops
• 📚 Literature & Book Fair
• 🎬 Short Film Screenings (Main Theatre)
• 🎶 Live Song & Dance Concert
• 🛍 Trade Stalls & Cultural Displays
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Festival Programme

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Creative writing workshop - by Nim @Nim Gholkar NIMS INSTITUTE

11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Literature Sessions & Book Fair

3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Short Film Screenings (Main Theatre)

6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
SAFAL Song & Dance Concert

Free Workshops

Join interactive sessions designed for all age groups:

• Creative Writing
• Craft Making
• Painting
• Doll Making
• Sashiko
• Patchwork
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Participate or Enquire

Want to be part of the festival? Get in touch:

• Creative Writing: Nim – (02) 9874 4687
• Workshops: Sriyani – 0449 177 769 | Suni – 0434 078 384
• Art Exhibition: Sakina – 0458 821 113
• Short Films: Kit Karunaratne – 0417 216 003

General Enquiries:

Ash Gholkar – 0425 377 572
Kedar Pagadinnimath – 0452 401 956