Festivals Celebrated by the Indian Community

Festival of lights, celebrated with community events at temples such as Brussels Mandir and Ram Mandir, and among Antwerp's Gujarati community.

Celebrated in: Brussels, Antwerp

Festival of colours, celebrated with community gatherings when weather permits, popular among students in university cities.

Celebrated in: Brussels, Leuven, Ghent

Flag hoisting and cultural events, typically held at or in coordination with the Embassy of India in Brussels.

Celebrated in: Brussels

Nine nights of dance and celebration, especially popular within the Gujarati diamond-trading community in Antwerp; Durga Jaagran is also marked at Brussels Mandir.

Celebrated in: Antwerp, Brussels

Sikh harvest and new year festival, celebrated at Gurdwara Sangat Sahib in Sint-Truiden (Belgium's largest gurudwara) and Gurdwara Guru Nanak Sahib in the Brussels area.

Celebrated in: Sint-Truiden, Brussels

An annual festival of Indian dance in Ghent curated by Swapnil Dagliya and organised by ABC – A Bollywood Company, featuring performances and workshops.

Celebrated in: Ghent