The Malayalee community in Brisbane were enthused that there were many Vishu & Easter celebrations organized in Brisbane by various organizations.
Out of the many Kerala community organizations in Brisbane, the popular ones are MAQ (Malayalee association of Queensland, Kairali Brisbane, OHM (Organization of Hindu Malayalees) and Brisbane Malayalee Association.
Vishu is the first day of the Malayalam calendar and is the call of a New Year in Kerala and the adjoining areas of Southern India. This day is celebrated with much ceremonial splendor among all family members, relatives and friends and is marked by feasting and burning of fire crackers. This day of Vishu is the most important day in a Keralite’s life. It marks the beginning of new hopes and aspirations and is celebrated widely all across the state. People take a lot of care in fulfilling the rituals so as to bring prosperity and success in the coming year ahead. Whereas the Easter Festival is the oldest Christian Festival and is observed with great celebrations in the State of Kerala in the southern part of India. The celebrations of the Easter memorialize the central tent of Christianity, the resurgence of Jesus Christ.
Most celebrations had the traditional dinner of Kerala state called Sadhya. The events were filled with dance performances, group & solo singing and various other activities.