Events

Our festivals and events are the best way to celebrate glorious heritage, culture and traditions. It connects us with our friends, families and cultural roots. It gives us the inspiration to remember the important things and moments in life. Festivals are the best way, we can pass the legacy, and traditions onto the next generation. Human beings should adore nature and acknowledge its beneficence before partaking in any of its gifts. Moreover, Festivals are all about peace, harmony and happiness.

Gujarati Community of Queensland Inc (GCQ) celebrates various Indian festivals like Diwali, Makarsankranti (Kite Flying Day), Holi and Navratri throughout the year. Below are upcoming and past events.

9th Sep 2023

GCQ Senior Citizen Picnic 2023

GCQ Senior Citizen Group Road trip on 9th September. Location: HINZE DAM Advancetown QLD 4211 Buy your ticket: trybooking.com/CKMVW The locations can be changed based on access and road traffic Saturday 9th September 2023 Pick Up: 7:30 am at Golgappa Indian Restaurant 2120 Logan Road Upper Mt Gravatt Queensland 4122

Duration: 09/09/2023 - 09/09/2023

1st May 2023

Gujarat Day 2023

Gujarat Day Celebration is organised by GCQ to celebrate Gujarat Sthapana Divas on 29th April at Moorooka Community Center. This celebration will be organised to gather and share knowledge and pride to be a Gujarati. This year’s celebration also included Student Networking. This is the opportunity for new students to join the celebration and know community members. GCQ strongly believe that this will help GCQ and new Students to make a good bond to grow. Register Now: https://gujaratdaycelebration.eventbrite.com/ Light lunch will be provided to attendees (Please make sure you attend the event once you register) (LIMITED SEATS ONLY)

Duration: 01/05/2023 - 01/05/2023

14th Jan 2023

Uttarayan – Kite Flying Festival

UTTARAYAN (Kite flying day) Event time: 10 am to 3 pm PINE RIVERS PARK. 125 Gympie road. Strathpine. Kites and Threads are available for purchase Undhiyu/Puri/Sweet/Samosa/Khaman available for purchase Ice cream from Desi Kothi Popcorn, Snowcone Free-Jumping Castle Instructions – Bring your picnic rug and chair – Park your vehicle at the designated parking place – Food will be available till last – Use sunscreen and sanitiser

Duration: 14/01/2023 - 14/01/2023

22nd Oct 2022

Diwali Utsav 2022

Duration: 22/10/2022 - 22/10/2022

9th Jul 2022

Uttarayan 2022

Let your dream fly like a kite – Long-awaited GCQ Kite Flying day is on 9th July 2022. Let’s Celebrate UTTARAYAN – A Kite Flying Festival with traditional Kites & Threads* with Authentic Food. Block the date in your calendar to Celebrate a fun-filled day. Membership Benefits: GCQ Members for 2022 will receive special benefits* (To be announced Soon) Note: GCQ will sell Logan City Council approved threads (Manja) only. GCQ is organising Kite Flying Festival every year in Winter.

Duration: 09/07/2022 - 09/07/2022

1st May 2022

Foundation Day

Gujarati and Maharashtra Day – 2022 When: Sunday 1st May from 10 am to 3 pm Venue: Guyatt Park, St Lucia QLD 4067 Registration is required for Senior citizens & Kids. Activities: – Significance of the Day – Outdoor activities for Seniors – Fun & Games for Kids – FREE – Tea/Coffee/Juice and Light lunch for Seniors and Kids Families can join the activities and enjoy a day out with Friends (BYO for families) Please register to attend the event.

Duration: 01/05/2022 - 01/05/2022

31st Oct 2021

Diwali Mahotsav 2021

GCQ is organising another exciting event Diwali Mahotsav-2021 “A Festival of Lights” Solo & Group live performances Rangoli & Diwali Fireworks Various fun activities Delicious food stalls Book Now: https://www.trybooking.com/BUHVX The event will be strictly RSVP due to the COVID scenario, watch out for this space for more updates in the coming week.

Duration: 31/10/2021 - 31/10/2021

30th Aug 2023

Dandiya Night With Parthiv Gohil

Namaste Brisbane, The wait is finally over to reveal our Indian folk dance culture with Parthiv Gohil. Gujarati Community Queensland presents Dandiya Night 2021. Along with varieties of food stalls. So book your tickets and also some for your fellow friends and bring them to our grounds to win exciting prices given based on categorised performance. Venue: 174 Mortimer Road, Acacia Ridge QLD 4110 Date & Time: 13 October 6:30 PM onwards. To book tickets: www.trybooking.com/BUCWQ For Sponsorship and stall related enquires. E-mail us at: event.management@gcq.org.au

Duration: 30/08/2023 - 30/08/2023

21st Aug 2021

Wealth Seminar

On Community demand, GCQ has organized a session by experts to provide information on Wills and Estates, SMSF, and Debt management. Participants will receive brief information about Wills and Estates management requirements and How they will affect you. SMSF expert provides details around meaning SMSF and how it will help secure financial freedom and the risks. The Debt Management presentation will touch on various methods to understand good and bad debt and how to overcome bad debt. This information will be provided by experts. The advice provided in this session is general, and GCQ has no responsibility for any of the advice.

Duration: 21/08/2021 - 21/08/2021

1st Aug 2021

Annual General Meeting – 2021

GCQ Managing Committee is cordially inviting you to attend GCQ AGM-2021 as describe below. Date: Sunday, 1st August 2021 Time: Arrive at 3:30 pm (Start at 4 pm – Finish at 6 pm) Venue: Logan City Rugby Union Club – 200 Queens Road. Slacks Creek – Google Map Attend virtual AGM >> https://bit.ly/3xBRrQL Activities: Yearly GCQ activity reports by President, Treasurer and Secretary Finance Approvals, Changes in Constitution for AGM approval Q & A Managing Committee 2020-21 – Resignation Declaration of Nominations for GCQ Managing Committee for the year 2021-22 Election / Appointment of GCQ Managing Committee for the Year 2021-22 IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENTS Light Dinner for attendees RSVP is required to manage AGM activities and current COVID rules QR Code check-in is compulsory We are looking forward to welcoming you to GCQ AGM 2021 GCQ MANAGING COMMITTEE

Duration: 01/08/2021 - 01/08/2021

1st May 2021

Party in Park

*Gujarat Day Celebration on 1st May and Party in Park* Let’s Celebrate Gujarat Day with Seniors Citizens and Kids When: Saturday 1st May from 10 am to 3 pm Venue: Guyatt Park – St. Lucia Laurence St. St Lucia Registration is required for Senior Citizen & Kids only… https://gcqgujaratdaywithkidsandseniors.eventbrite.com.au (No registration required for family members) Activities: – Significance of Gujarat Day by Seniors – Outdoor activities for Seniors – Fun & Games for Kids – FREE – Tea/Coffee/Juice and Light lunch for Seniors and Kids Families can join the activities and enjoy a day out with Friends (BYO for families)

Duration: 01/05/2021 - 01/05/2021

30th Jan 2021

Living in Digital Era

An Interactive Session by Mr. Vik Shah on Living in Digital Era for Young Adults and Teenagers on Saturday 30th Jan between 10.30 am to 12.00 pm *FREE Entry. Registration is required* : https://gcqlivingindigitalera.eventbrite.com This session will provide an opportunity to discuss and getting information on Communicating in the physical life Cultural clash Digital divide Great expectations! Managing Parental expectations Social expectations Family (extended) expectations At the end of the session, You may understand how to manage expectations in the Digital era. For any specific information: Contact GCQ at https://gcq.org.au/contact-us/ If you are feeling Sick on a day – DO NOT ATTEND this session Follow QLD Health COVID regulations.

Duration: 30/01/2021 - 30/01/2021

14th Nov 2020

Diwali 2020

In the era of technology and current Pandemic restrictions, the Gujarati Community of Queensland is organizing DIWALI CELEBRATION 2020 in a different way. Diwali event will be streamed live on our Facebook page as well as on our YouTube channel. Event date: Saturday 14th November 2020 Event time: 3:00 pm onwards Please like our Facebook page here: https://www.facebook.com/GujaratiCommunityQueensland/ And also subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-6x4apLucQ1DI1XY0n_1YA

Duration: 14/11/2020 - 14/11/2020

21st Jun 2020

Annual General Meeting – 2020

Annual General Meeting – 2020 Please register at: https://gcq-agm.eventbrite.com.au

Duration: 21/06/2020 - 21/06/2020

9th May 2020

International Students Support by GCQ

https://studentsupport.eventbrite.com.au/ Gujarati Community of Queensland Inc (GCQ) is always keen to provide support to the community. In this difficult Pandemic situation, GCQ managing committee has decided to support INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS by providing them, 1. FREE Take Away Dinner – Vegetarian (GCQ and Partner Restaurant will bear the cost) 2. Support for Medicine requirement for Students only (Prescripted – GCQ will try to provide financial support) 3. Emergency Transportation and Indian Grocery to Students in need 4. Need to talk to someone or meet and talk to someone (GCQs and Community Well-wishers) 5. VISA Consultation support through qualified MARA agents ———————————————————————— To operate the above activities effectively and the longer time we accept donation as per details below : Bank Account: Gujarati Community of Queensland BSB: 034-045 Account Number: 200335 For any details: Contact us on info@gcq.org.au or send us Facebook Message* T&C Apply – We are trying our best to assist students who need support at this stage.

Duration: 09/05/2020 - 30/05/2020

7th Mar 2020

Brisbane Holi 2020

Gujarati Community Queensland (GCQ) present BRISBANE HOLI FESTIVAL – 2019 Come & Celebrate the festival of colours. DJ Bollywood Music Dunk In-Tank Rain Dance Stage performances Delicious Indian food Organic Colours.

Duration: 07/03/2020 - 07/03/2020