Campus comes to life for Indian Independence Day

Campus comes to life for Indian Independence Day

RMIT campuses came to life last week as Indian Independence Day was celebrated over a three-day festival.

Bowen street was bustling last Thursday 17th of August as students raised the Indian flag and sang the national anthem to celebrate the 77th Indian Independence Day. 

The event, organised by the RMIT Indian Club and RUSU, featured performances from RMIT dancers and musicians, with games and food available for students.

Thursday saw the end of a three-day festival spanning across all three campuses, beginning in Brunswick before moving to Bundoora and finishing at the City campus on Bowen Street.

A keen sense of community was felt across the events, with students noting the importance of diversity on display.

“I love the inclusion that we are having,” said RMIT student Shubh Jaim.

Students celebrating Indian Independence Day RMIT students celebrated Indian Independence Day across all three campuses.

Another student, Keyur Panchal, said it felt good to see “so many students from so many countries and religions” celebrating.

Bowen street was packed as lines formed for samosas, butter chicken and other Indian dishes, supplied by food trucks for free - to the delight of many students. 

“As students we all love free food, it’s amazing,” said Shubh.

Stalls were set up across the event, displaying student led initiatives.

Shulpa Patel represented her brand Miza, a handmade jewellery seller specialising in Jhumka, a traditional style of Indian jewellery. Made with resin and flowers, Shulpa started making her own products so that she could sell them for a cheaper price to students.

Story: Finn Hurley

31 August 2023

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