<p>Brumby announced the grant during a Diwali celebration event that attracted thousands of Indians as well as locals in the heart of city's business district.<br /><br />The event is the largest cultural show managed by company 'Celebrate India' that will also put up a lighting festival competition next week.<br /><br />Brumby said Diwali was an important occasion for the Indian community and a great example of how Victoria's multicultural communities come together to share their values.<br /><br />"Diwali is one of India's most significant festivals which cuts across all religious, social and economic differences and is enjoyed by people all over the world," Brumby said.<br /><br />"It is a festive and vibrant occasion that offers a wonderful combination of revelry and tradition," he said.<br /><br />Over 100 incidents of attacks on Indians, including racial, have come to light since May last year in Australia and Victoria has seen the highest number of such assaults.<br /><br />21-year-old student Nitin Garg, who was stabbed to death here, was the first victim of such assaults this year.<br /><br />The USD 1 million fund would be routed through the Victorian government's USD 12 million Cultural Precincts and Community Infrastructure Fund.<br /><br />The fund would be given to the Hindu Society of Victoria for the construction of a 'Hindu Cultural and Education Centre' in Carrum Downs.<br /><br />The proposed facility will be adjacent to Shri Shiva Vishnu Temple, and will include a heritage resource and learning centre, a centre for educational and cultural activities, and catering facilities to be used as a training kitchen.<br /><br />"This Centre will bolster the strong Hindu community spirit and enhance visitor engagement by broadening and deepening the knowledge about the Hindu faith and community in the area," Brumby said.<br /><br />"The Hindu Society of Victoria has been steadfast in its commitment to a diverse, yet inclusive Victoria, and this funding will allow for all Victorians to benefit from culturally harmonious society," he said.<br /><br />The announcement is in addition to a USD 100,000 funding boost for the Hindu community to build a community hall announced by Minister Assisting the Premier on Multicultural Affairs, James Merlino at the Melbourne Vinayagar Hindu Sangam Temple in The Basin.<br /><br />Brumby said the Victorian Government valued the richness of Indian culture and is proud to contribute funding towards Diwali celebrations across Victoria.</p>
<p>Brumby announced the grant during a Diwali celebration event that attracted thousands of Indians as well as locals in the heart of city's business district.<br /><br />The event is the largest cultural show managed by company 'Celebrate India' that will also put up a lighting festival competition next week.<br /><br />Brumby said Diwali was an important occasion for the Indian community and a great example of how Victoria's multicultural communities come together to share their values.<br /><br />"Diwali is one of India's most significant festivals which cuts across all religious, social and economic differences and is enjoyed by people all over the world," Brumby said.<br /><br />"It is a festive and vibrant occasion that offers a wonderful combination of revelry and tradition," he said.<br /><br />Over 100 incidents of attacks on Indians, including racial, have come to light since May last year in Australia and Victoria has seen the highest number of such assaults.<br /><br />21-year-old student Nitin Garg, who was stabbed to death here, was the first victim of such assaults this year.<br /><br />The USD 1 million fund would be routed through the Victorian government's USD 12 million Cultural Precincts and Community Infrastructure Fund.<br /><br />The fund would be given to the Hindu Society of Victoria for the construction of a 'Hindu Cultural and Education Centre' in Carrum Downs.<br /><br />The proposed facility will be adjacent to Shri Shiva Vishnu Temple, and will include a heritage resource and learning centre, a centre for educational and cultural activities, and catering facilities to be used as a training kitchen.<br /><br />"This Centre will bolster the strong Hindu community spirit and enhance visitor engagement by broadening and deepening the knowledge about the Hindu faith and community in the area," Brumby said.<br /><br />"The Hindu Society of Victoria has been steadfast in its commitment to a diverse, yet inclusive Victoria, and this funding will allow for all Victorians to benefit from culturally harmonious society," he said.<br /><br />The announcement is in addition to a USD 100,000 funding boost for the Hindu community to build a community hall announced by Minister Assisting the Premier on Multicultural Affairs, James Merlino at the Melbourne Vinayagar Hindu Sangam Temple in The Basin.<br /><br />Brumby said the Victorian Government valued the richness of Indian culture and is proud to contribute funding towards Diwali celebrations across Victoria.</p>