The Bhutanese Association in Victoria Inc. (BAV) said it hosted Durga Pooja cum Dashara function on October 21 at Banksia Garden Community Center in Melbourne, Australia.
Chaired by the organization President Dhan Prasad Siwakoti, the event started with Durga Pooja performed by community priest Mitra Adhikari followed by Bhajan-Kirtan by community members.
In the second part, around 20 children took part in painting competition where they were asked to portrait Goddess Durga, informed the BAC.
Various artists also performed live dances and songs to entertain audiences during the event.
The organizer said that it also distributed prizes to best performers, and served various traditional cuisines to participants.
