Hundreds of residents gathered in Jesmond on Saturday for Onam. This 10-day harvest festival marks their new year.
Why it mattersIt shows how immigrant communities keep their traditions alive and build strong connections in regional Australia.
AustraliaThe Malayalam community in Newcastle, now around 700 members after 50 years of growth, gathered to share culture and build ties in the Hunter region.
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