BUDDHIST FESTIVAL... Celebrate the 2026 Vesak Day at the Queens Garden. Pictured at the 2024 Vesak Day celebration are Sam Atukorala and the Venerable Phra Satit Thitadhammo. Photo: Aaron Cordy
The local Buddhist community in conjunction with the Ethnic Council is delighted to invite everyone to celebrate the 11th Vesak Festival in Shepparton on Saturday, May 16, from 4pm, at the Queen’s Gardens.
Vesak is celebrated by millions of Buddhists worldwide, held on the full moon of the ancient lunar month of Vesakha, which usually falls in May each year.
BUDDHIST FESTIVAL… Celebrate the 2026 Vesak Day at the Queens Garden. Pictured at the 2024 Vesak Day celebration are Sam Atukorala and the Venerable Phra Satit Thitadhammo. Photo: Aaron Cordy