Liverpool City Council’s Starry Sari Night brought colour, culture and community spirit to the heart of Liverpool.
The annual celebration of South Asian culture is now one of Sydney’s biggest multicultural block parties – and the numbers speak for themselves.
This year’s event brought 12,500 people to Liverpool’s CBD, generating around $600,000 for the local economy.
So far this year, Liverpool City Council’s festival program has already attracted over 260,000 visitors and generated a staggering $21.9 million for the local economy.
Liverpool Mayor Ned Mannoun said Events like Starry Sari Night show the very best of Liverpool.
“We might come from different backgrounds, but when we eat together, dance together, and celebrate together, we realise how much we have in common.
“People are voting with their feet and their wallets because they want to be part of something that unites us,” he said.
From dazzling saris and Bollywood beats to mouth-watering street food and family-friendly entertainment, Starry Sari Night is where Liverpool shines brightest.
George Street was transformed into a vibrant festival precinct bursting with colour, music and the irresistible smells of curries, sweets and snacks from across South Asia.
Starry Sari was made possible by sponsors Remitly and Liverpool Nissan and funding from the NSW Government through its Open Streets program and the Permit/Plug/Play pilot program.
It was a chance to enjoy a spectacular Sari Showcase on the runway, live music and dance that had the crowd moving, a Curry Cook-Off that spiced up the night, market stalls stacked with jewellery, fashion, and handmade treasures as well as family activities and art workshops.
“Cultural events like Starry Sari Night are not just fun – they are vital, Mayor Mannoun said.
“They help us break down barriers, build understanding, and celebrate the common humanity that binds us all.
“Liverpool is proud to be a city where diversity is embraced, and where every community feels at home.”
