Children celebrate heritage at Newcastle Hindu camp

Children gathered at the Shri Ramakrishna Centre to celebrate Hindu heritage through games, yoga, culture and learning.

March 15, 2026

Anika Sanders 1 minute read

Children holding certificates at a local camp in Newcastle. They are wearing red and orange, with dark pants. The background is draped with orange and green cloth. Some children are sitting, while others are standing behind them. — Children explore Hindu heritage at Newcastle cultural camp (Photo: Supplied)

Day of fun, knowledge and development

On Sunday, March 8, children from across Newcastle came together at the Shri Ramakrishna Centre for a day of fun, knowledge and development.

Promoting ideals and spiritual values

This Hindu Heritage Camp, in association with the Hindu Society of Newcastle and the Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh, has an annual mission to organise and consolidate the Hindu community. The idea was to promote Hindu ideals, spiritual values, Yoga and meditation practices.

A group of children with their hands in the air. The children are standing in a straight line. There is a beige wall in the background. The children are indoors. — Children during one of their mantras.

Activities included Indian traditional games, chanting mantras, a cultural quiz competition, prizes and much more.

Indian children running outside. They are all wearing red t-shirts. The grass is green. There is a concrete wall in the background. — Children during one of their activities.

“We want the children to learn about their heritage in a fun way,” the organisers said. “It is great to see the children of Newcastle coming together to learn more about their Hindu heritage; together with the enthusiasm to develop into a valuable citizen in society.”

Thanks to all those involved

The Hindu Society of Newcastle thanks all those involved in making the day a memorable event, and encourages the children to participate in future events.

A boy is holding a piece of paper in front of him. He is smiling while singing a traditional Hindu song. All the children in the background are doing the same thing. They are indoors. — The children singing a traditional Hindu song.

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