14th August is a day of celebration when Pakistan is covered in green and white.
Flags are decorated and hoisted on every rooftop. Unfortunately, overseas Pakistanis miss out on the extravagant celebrations that take place back home.
To help make you feel at home and be part of the celebrations, here's a list of events that you can participate in across Australia.
Melbourne:
Oorja Foundation
What: Sarhadein - A two-act Hindi play based on Indo-Pak border
When: Friday, 10th August 2018 at 6:45pm
Where: Darebin Arts Centre, Preston (Plenty of free parking)
Price: $30 premium or $25 general
Sohni Dharti Inc
What: Pakistan Independence Day Celebration
When: 11th August 2018 (10:00am to 4:00pm)
Where: Werribee Race Course (2 Bulban road, Werribee)
Price: Free Admission (stalls, food, entertainment and flag hoisting)
Pakistan Students Association La Trobe
What: Pakistan Independence Day
When: Tuesday, 14th August 2018 at 11:00pm
Where: La Trobe University Bundoora Campus
Price: Free (national anthem, photo booth and more)
Pakistani Students Association of Australia
What: Jashan-e-Azaadi at Federation Square
When: Tuesday, 14th August 2018 from 5:00pm to 9:00pm
Where: Federation Square
Price: Free (flag hoisting and national anthem)
Pakistan Welfare Organisation in Australia
What: Celebrate Spirit of your Patriotism (Independence Day)
When: Sunday, 19th August 2018 from 12:00pm to 6:00pm
Where: Epping Memorial Hall (827 High street, Epping VIC 3076)
Price: Free entry and parking (Cultural performances, cake cutting and more)
Pakistan Australia Association Melbourne Inc. (PAAM)
What: Pakistan Independence Day Dinner
When: Sunday,19th August 2018 at 5:30pm
Where: Box Hill Town Hall
Price: Adult $32 Kids $18 (three-course meal and live entertainment)
Sydney:
Canterbury City Community Centre
What: Lakemba Community Market (Independence Day Celebrations)
When: Saturday 4th August, 2018from10am to 4pm
Where: Jubilee Reserve, Lakemba
Price: Free Admission (entertainment, henna and craft activities)
Further Details: (02) 9750 9344 or 0412 270 811
Pehchan 786 and Communities In Fellowship Together
What: Independence Day Celebrations
When: Saturday, 11th August from 11:30pm
Where: Blacktown Showground, Blacktown
Price: Free (Free food, goodie bags and more)
Dress Code: Green and white
Meri Pehchan Pakistan
What: Independence Day Celebrations and fund raiser
When: Saturday 11th August 2018 from 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Where: The Bryan Brown Theatre and Function Centre (80 Rickard Road, Bankstown)
Price: Adults $30 Kids $20 (entertainment and food included)
Consulate General of Pakistan in Sydney (Emerging Pakistan)
What: Independence Day of Pakistan
When: Tuesday, 14th August at 10:30am
Where: West Pennant Hills Community Centre (Main Hall)
Price: Free
Dress Code: National or Regional
Pakistan Association of Australia
What: Azadi Mela
When: Saturday 18th, August from 1:00pm to 7:00pm
Where: Orion Function Centre, 155 Beamish Street, Campsie 2194
Price: Free
Newcastle:
Pakistan Association of Newcastle Australia
What: Independence Day
When: Saturday 25th, August at 6:00pm
Where: Polish Cultural Centre, 122 Chatham Street, Broadmeadow NSW 2292
Price: $35 Adult $15 Children
Further Details: pakistanassociationnewcastle@hotmail.com or 0470 501 172
Canberra:
High Commission for Pakistan, Canberra
What: Independence Day Flag Hoisting Ceremony
When: Tuesday 14th, August at 9:30am
Where: 4 Perth Avenue, Yarralumla, ACT 2600
Price: Free
Pakistan Australia Friendship Association (PAFA)
What: Pakistan Independence Day and Eid Dinner 2018
When: Second week of September (Date TBC)
Where: Taj Agra Restaurant (TBC)
Price: $12.5 Adult $6 Kids (3-course dinner, gift bags for kids and more)
Perth:
Pakistan Association of Western Australia (PAWA)
What: Pakistan Independence Day and Eid Celebration 2018
When: Sunday, 12th August 6:00pm to 9:00pm
Where: Fusion 6 Restaurant (230 Cambridge St, Wembley WA 6014)
Price: $20
Adelaide:
Pakistani Australian Connections of South Australia (PACSA)
What: Social Gathering and Celebration of Pakistan Independence Day Lunch
When: Sunday, 5th August
Where: Relationships Australia, Adelaide, South Australia
Price: Free
Futher Details: pacsaadelaide@gmail.com
Darwin:
Pakistan Association of NT
What: Pakistan Independence Day Celebrations
When: Saturday, 18th August at 7:30pm
Where: Islamic Community Hall, Darwin Mosque, Wamguri
Price: Gold coin donation (one dish party, members bring food to share with each other)
Brisbane:
Pakistan Student Association – University of Queensland
What: Jashan-e-Azadi BBQ & Eid Celebrations
When: Saturday, 18th August
Where: University of Queensland (St Lucia QLD 4072)
Price: $5
Tasmania:
Australia Pakistan Club Tasmania
What: Pakistan Independence Day Celebrations
When: Saturday, 11th August 12:00pm onwards
Where: Multicultural Council Hall (65 Hopkins st, Moonah)
Price: Free (flag hoisting and cake cutting ceremony)
If you want to add your event to the list please email us at urdu.program@sbs.com.au
