Increasing diversity of the Dubbo population was on joyful display recently via an amazingly-colourful celebration from the Indian sub-continent.

Teeyan is a traditional festival honoured by Punjabi women marking the arrival of the monsoon (wet) season.

It is characterised by vibrant dances, such as Giddha, with women wearing multi-coloured traditional attire and celebrating with friends and family with a range of cultural activities.

Local organisers of the Dubbo event, Amrita Verma, Jas Thind, and Simran Uppal, acknowledged all those who helped make the Teeyan Festival, such a great local success.

“Women’s support, enthusiasm, and participation, brought so much energy and joy to the celebration,”  Jas Thind enthused.

Oriscon (Orana Residents of Indian Sub-Continental Heritage) Chair, Gargi Ganguly, graced the occasion with a welcome speech, with Amrita Verma acknowledging the group’s support for the occasion.

“We couldn’t have done it without the amazing efforts of everyone involved, and we are truly thankful for the community spirit that shined throughout the event,” Amrita added.

Success of the occasion, was a true collaborative effort, the ladies said.

“Thank-you again for being a part of this special event, all the girls were so happy and dressed in most-beautiful traditional attire!” Simran Uppal said.

“There were fun games, and a DJ was brought-up from Canberra, especially for this event,” she concluded.