Australia to host the Festival of Australia in Colombo

A segment of the “Festival of Australia”, a first-of-its-kind multi-city showcase celebrating Australia’s world-class education and premium food and beverage products, will be held in Colombo this week. 

The third phase of the festival is being organised by the Australian Trade and Investment Commission.

The Colombo showcase will provide an opportunity for students and parents to engage directly with the representatives of Australian universities to explore educational programs designed to support their academic and career aspirations. 

The Festival of Australia Event will be held from 12.30 pm to 05.30 pm on Sunday (29 June) at the Lumina Ballroom at Cinnamon Life hotel in Colombo.

Key Highlights of the event are;

  • Students can engage directly with the representatives of Australian Universities. 

  • Study Australia information sessions and Alumni panel.

  • Showcase of Australian Premium F&B products.

  • Sampling stations with food made from Australian produce and ingredients.

  • Winners of the Study Australia Entrepreneurship Challenge 2025 for Sri Lanka will be announced.

For more information about the Festival of Australia and to register, please visit www.studyaustralia.gov.au/campaign/festival-of-australia  

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.

For more details, visit www.international.austrade.gov.au

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