Key Points
- Flag hoisting ceremony in Canberra
- Independence Day celebrations in Queensland Parliament
- Independence Day Celebrations at Adelaide Parliament
- Major Adelaide buildings to light up Green and White colours
- Canberra’s national buildings and landmarks will illuminate in Green-White
Australian Capital Territory (ACT)
Canberra
Organiser - High Commission for Pakistan Canberra, Australia
Event - Flag Hoisting Ceremony
Date/Time - Sunday, 14 August 2022 (09:00am onwards)
Venue - 4 Perth Avenue, Yarranlumla, ACT Canberra, ACT, Australia
Entry - To be announced
Canberra
Organiser - High Commission for Pakistan Canberra, Australia
Event - Pakistan at 75 Painting Competition
Last date of submission Wednesday, 10 August 2022
Canberra’s national buildings and landmarks will illuminate in Green-White on the 75th. Anniversary of Pakistan’s Independence Day.
List of buildings in Canberra
| Royal Australian Mint | 12-14 August 2022 |
| The National Carillon | 14 August 2022 |
| Old Parliament House | 14 August 2022 |
| John Gordon Building | 14 August 2022 |
| Light Rail Stops | 14 August 2022 |
| Canberra Times Fountain | 14 August 2022 |
| Malcolm Frazer Bridge | 14 August 2022 |
New South Wales (NSW)
Sydney – Bankstown
Organiser - Pakistan Association Australia (PAKOA)
Event - Celebrating Janshn-e-Pakistan
Date/Time - Sunday, 14 August 2022 (06:30 pm onwards)
Venue - Himalaya Emporium – Level 1/258, South Terrace, Bankstown
Entry - Free
Sydney - Bankstown
Organiser - Australian Community Network Inc.
Event - Pakistan Independence Day - 2022
Date/Time - Saturday, 13 August 2022 (04:00pm onwards)
Venue - Bankstown Arts Centre – 5 Olympic Parade, Bankstown, NSW 2200
Entry - A$ 30 - 160
Sydney - Liverpool
Organiser - Meri Pehchaan Pakistan
Event - Meri Pehchan Pakistan event
Date/Time - Sunday, 14 August 2022 (04:00 – 07:00pm)
Venue - Liverpool Catholic Club – 424-458 Hoxton Park Road, Hoxton Park, NSW
Entry - Adult (12 years above) A$ 45, Child (5 – 11 years) A$ 30, Family A$ 145
Sydney - Parramatta
Organiser - UTS, USyd, UNSW, WS Pakistan Societies
Event - InterPakSoc Independence Day
Date/Time - Friday, 19 August 2022 (05:00 – 08:00pm)
Venue - WSU Parramatta South Campus, Student Hub, EG Builing
Entry - A$ 10
Sydney - Granville
Organiser - Pakistan Association Australia, Colours Events
Event - 75th Pakistan Independence Day Celebrations with Famous Drama Actors
Date/Time - Friday, 12 August 2022 (06:00pm onwards)
Venue - Grand Royal Hall – 61 South St. Granville, NSW, 2142
Entry - Adult A$ 45, Kids A$ 35
Victoria
Werribee
Organiser - Sohni Dharti Inc. Australia
Event - Pakistan Independence Day Celebrations
Date/Time - Saturday, 20 August 2022 (04:00-08:00pm)
Venue - Werribee Indoor Sports Centre, Victoria, Australia
Entry - Free
Melbourne - Preston
Organiser - Pakistan Australia Association Melbourne
Event - Jashan-e-Azaadi Festival
Date/Time - Sunday, 14 August 2022 (06:00 – 09:00pm)
Venue - Preston City Hall – 284 Gower St, Preston Vic 3072
Entry - Adult A$ 30, Child (5-12 years) A$ 15
Queensland
Brisbane
Organiser - Pakistan Australian Cultural Association (PACA)
Event - First ever Pakistan Independence Day Celebrations at Queensland Parliament & Pakistan Flag colours light up
Date/Time - Saturday, 13 August 2022 (02:00-05:30pm)
Venue - The Speakers Green at The Queensland Parliament, 2 Alice Street, Brisbane, 4000
Entry - (0 - 5 A$) Strictly on the first register serve basis
Western Australia (WA)
Perth
Organiser - Pakistan Association of Western Australia (PAWA)
Event - PAWA Pakistan Independence Day Function
Date/Time - Sunday, 14 August 2022 (12:30 – 03:00pm)
Venue - The Rise – 28, Eighth Avenue, Maylands WA, 6051
Entry - Adult A$ 30, Child (4 – 12 years) A$ 20, Kids free
South Australia
Adelaide
Organiser - Muslim Australian Connections of South Australia
Event - Pakistan Day Celebration at Parliament House with Hon Zoe Bettison (Minister for Multicultural Affairs & Tourism)
Date/Time - Friday, 12 August 2022 (03:30 – 04:30pm)
Venue - Parliament House Adelaide
Entry - By invite only
More info: www.macsa.com.au;
Adelaide
Organiser - Pakistan Australian Association of South Australia
Event - Pakistan Day Meet and Greet
Date/Time - Sunday, 14 August 2022 (11:00 am onwards)
Venue - Thorndon Park Reserve - Hamilton Terrace, Paradise SA 5075
Entry - Free for ladies and children
Adelaide
Organiser - Muslim Australian Connections of South Australia
Event - Pakistan Day Celebrations (Light up major buildings Green & White)
Date/Time - Sunday, 14 August 2022 (05:00pm)
Venue - Adelaide Oval, Adelaide Riverbank Bridge, Adelaide Town Hall
Entry - Open for public
Adelaide
Organiser - Pakistan – Australia Literary Forum Inc.
Event - Pakistan’s 75th Independence Day & Inauguration Ceremony of PALF Australia Urdu School
Date/Time - Saturday, 13 August 2022 (12:00 – 01:00pm)
Venue - Seaton Primary School – 80 Balcombe Ave, Seaton SA, 5023
Entry - RSVP only
Adelaide
Organizer: Adelaide Pakistanis Multicultural Group
EVENT - Adelaide Pakistanis Sports Gala and Food Mela.
Date and Time: August 20th, 2022 at 4:30 Pm till late night.
Venue: St Claire Sports and Recreation Centre, Woodville Road, Woodville.
