CBA Diwali Celebrations 2025, A Night of Light, Culture, and Connection
Source : Johann Dias Jayasinha’s Facebook
The spirit of Diwali shone brightly at the CBA Diwali Celebrations 2025, held on 3rd October at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre. The event brought together over 800 guests from diverse cultural backgrounds, creating an atmosphere of unity, joy, and vibrant celebration.
Hosted with grace and energy by Dheepa Awtani (@hostwithdheepa / @dheepa_awtani), the evening featured a dazzling showcase of Bollywood performances, colourful décor, and a sumptuous Indian-inspired dinner that delighted every guest.
Among the distinguished attendees were:
Ross Hepburn, Chair of Cricket Victoria; Max Abbott, General Manager, Melbourne Stars;
Ken Jacobs, Senior Director, GlobalISE and former CEO of Cricket Victoria;
Dimuth and Inami Karunaratne, with Dimuth being the former Sri Lanka Test Cricket Captain;
Dr Luckmika Perera, Chris Perera, Shawn Mendis, Wikum Puimal, Suzette, and Johann Jayasinha.
The night was a perfect blend of corporate elegance and cultural festivity, celebrating the values of light, renewal, and togetherness. Guests enjoyed every moment from the rhythmic dance performances to heartfelt conversations that highlighted the strength of Melbourne’s multicultural community.
As many reflected, it was “one of the best events in town” a true testament to CBA’s commitment to inclusion, community, and celebration.
