Sydney's Grand Cultural Competition for Children
Children from age 4 to age 15 · Celebrating India's vibrant culture & traditions
Hare Krishna Movement Sydney presents Heritage Fest 2026 — Sydney's grand cultural competition for children aged 4 to 15, celebrating India's vibrant culture, spiritual heritage and timeless traditions.
Heritage Fest provides a wonderful opportunity for children to showcase their talents and win recognition. The four competitions include Coloring Contest, Radha Krishna Costumes, Group Singing — Vocal Music, and Folk or Devotional Dance.
Heritage Fest 2026 unfolds over two exciting days — mark your calendars!
Age Group: 4–6 years · Age Group: 7–10 years
Age Group: 4–6 years · Age Group: 7–10 years
Age Group: 7–10 years · Age Group: 11–15 years
Age Group: 7–10 years · Age Group: 11–15 years
Please read all guidelines carefully before registering and submitting entries.
Heritage Fest 2026 is held onsite on 19 & 20 September 2026 — a Radhastami celebration at Sanatan Community & Education Center, Tuggerah, NSW, Australia.
Each competition has a specific age group. Please register under the correct age group to ensure eligibility. Age groups: 4–6, 7–10, and 11–15 years.
There is no registration fee. Participation in Heritage Fest 2026 is completely free for all children.
Every participant will receive a Certificate of Participation from Hare Krishna Movement Sydney. Winners will additionally receive a special award.
Coloring Contest and Radha Krishna Costumes are solo-only events. Group Singing — Vocal Music and Folk or Devotional Dance can be entered as either Solo or Team.
This is a SOLO event. Children participating in the Coloring Contest are advised to wear aprons to protect their clothing. Coloring sheets are provided; participants must bring their own stationery.
This is a SOLO event. Participants must dress as Radha or Krishna and perform a 1-minute ramp walk. No dialogue is permitted. Costumes must reflect a devotional theme.
All performances, costumes, and content must reflect devotional or Indian cultural themes. Movie imitations and non-Vedic content are not permitted.
Each event is judged by expert volunteers. Judges' decisions are final. Results will be announced at the venue and communicated to participants via email.
We welcome volunteers to help organise and run Heritage Fest 2026. If you'd like to serve, please fill in the Volunteer Sign-Up form below.
Click on any event to view detailed guidelines for that competition.
Bring the stories of Krishna to life with your colours!
Dress as Radha or Krishna and walk the divine ramp!
Fill the air with devotional melodies and bhajans!
Dance with joy — celebrate culture and devotion!
Event Guidelines
Bring the stories of Krishna to life with your colours!
Event Guidelines
Dress as Radha or Krishna and walk the divine ramp!
Event Guidelines
Fill the air with devotional melodies and bhajans!
Event Guidelines
Dance with joy — celebrate culture and devotion!
Heritage Fest 2026 is open to children aged 4 to 15 years. Each competition has a specific age group: Coloring Contest and Radha Krishna Costumes (Ages 4–6 & 7–10), Group Singing — Vocal Music and Folk or Devotional Dance (Ages 7–10 & 11–15).
The four competitions are: (1) Coloring Contest, (2) Radha Krishna Costumes, (3) Group Singing — Vocal Music, and (4) Folk or Devotional Dance. Each event has its own age group and format.
Fill in the registration form on this page. Select your age group, choose Solo or Team, select the event(s), and enter participant details. You will receive a confirmation email with your unique Registration ID.
Yes! Registration for Heritage Fest 2026 is completely free. There is no registration fee for any competition.
Yes! Every participant receives a Certificate of Participation from Hare Krishna Movement Sydney. Winners in each category additionally receive a special award.
We welcome volunteers! Please fill in the Volunteer Sign-Up form at the bottom of this page. Provide your name, contact details, email, address, and confirm your availability on 19 & 20 September 2026.
Help us organise and run Sydney's grand cultural celebration on 19 & 20 September 2026. Your service makes a difference!
Heritage Fest 2026 is proudly supported by these wonderful organisations.
