Kolkata, 25 June 2025: The Australian Government hosted the third phase of “Festival of Australia” in Kolkata on 24 June.
The Festival of Australia, a first-of-its-kind multi-city showcase, promotes Australia’s world class education offerings, and high-quality, famous food and beverage products in Kolkata. It comes as Australia and India celebrate the fifth anniversary of their Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.
The Festival of Australia in Kolkata provided an opportunity for Indian students and parents to engage directly with representatives of Australian universities to explore education programs designed to support their career aspirations.
Prospective students gained insights on Studying in Australia by attending the masterclasses organised as a part of the showcase, including on Artificial Intelligence.
High profile Australian alumni featured in the festival, sharing their experiences of studying in Australia.
The event featured a retail showcase of premium Australian food products in partnership with local retail partner, Nature’s Basket and Austrade’s e-commerce partner,Reliance Retail’s JioMart.
A live cooking demonstration using native Australian ingredients showcased Australia’s culinary diversity and heritage.
The festival also featured an exhibition of Indigenous Australian art, “Yiwarra Kuju: The Canning Stock Route”, created by the National Museum of Australia, Australia’s pre-eminent social history museum.
Speaking about the festival Mr Vik Singh, Trade and Investment Commissioner, Australian Trade and Investment Commission, Australian Government said,‘We are very happy to host the third phase of the Festival of Australia in Kolkata, showcasing Australia’s excellence in education and cuisine. The festival offers Indian students to explore future-ready learning opportunities, while also introducing families and food enthusiasts to Australia’s premium products. By showcasing world-class universities and the growing preference for Australian produce, we aim to offer Indian students and consumers a true taste of Australia’s excellence and innovation.’
Australia and India’s educational ties have deepened over the years, fostering strong economic and cultural connections that continue to grow. The Festival of Australia strengthens Australia’s presence in India and celebrates a shared commitment to cross-cultural appreciation and collaboration.
About The Australian Trade and Investment Commission
The Australian Trade and Investment Commission (Austrade) is the Australian Government’s international trade promotion and investment attraction agency. We deliver quality trade and investment services to businesses to grow Australia’s prosperity. We do this by generating and providing market information and insights, promoting Australian capability, and facilitating connections through our extensive global network.