Sydney, Australia, November 8, 2026 — Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese addressed the Nepal Festival in Sydney, celebrating Tihar alongside members of the Nepali community.
Albanese attended the event wearing a traditional Nepali Dhaka topi, drawing attention to Nepal's cultural identity.
Addressing the gathering, he said he was delighted to celebrate Tihar with the Nepali community in Sydney.
“Diversity is our strength, and you are a very important part of it,” Albanese said.
The Nepal Festival drew a significant gathering of Nepali community members in Sydney.
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