'CCA Spring Fair' bustling in Sydney

Sydney's Fairfield Showground was filled with the sounds of Bengali songs, the rhythm of dance, the aroma of local food and the excitement of the lives of expatriate Bengalis. The 'CCA Spring Fair 2026' organized by the Chittagong Club Australia (CCA) successfully concluded with a grand event, musical performances by stars and various colorful activities. 

The day-long festival, held on Sunday, October 11, turned into a vibrant gathering of Bengali culture, entertainment, and multicultural harmony. The event, which ran from 11 am to 10 pm, was attended by people from different cultures, including expatriate Bangladeshis. 

A festive atmosphere was created at the Fairfield Showground with songs and dance performances by popular artists of Bangladesh, games for children and teenagers, food and product stalls, and various fashion and lifestyle events.

One of the main attractions of this year's Spring Fair was the performance of popular musicians from Bangladesh. Hosted by Sakina Akhter, several artists including Sagar Baul, Robi Chowdhury, Priyanka and Sithi performed on the stage from morning to evening. In addition, the cultural program was filled with performances by Swapna Band, Bhaber Hat and Masud Mithun, Atiq Helal and Mita Atiq. Also from the country, Rajib was on the keyboard and Rana was on the drums. Avijit Dan and Sohel assisted.

In particular, the joint musical performance of Robi Chowdhury and Priyanka created extra excitement among the audience. The familiar Bengali songs, the melodious melodies, and the stage presence of the artists took the expatriates back to the cultural atmosphere of Bangladesh.

Along with the music, there were dance and comedy performances. The dance performance by Arpita Sen Chowdhury and her team added a different dimension to the event. On the other hand, the comedy performance by the young people from Bangladesh created an atmosphere of laughter and joy among the audience.

From noon to evening, and then into the night, a colorful cultural program unfolded across the stage with various performances. Audiences of all ages shared the joy of being closely connected with Bengali songs and culture even while living abroad.

The 'CCA Spring Fair' was not just limited to cultural events but was a complete family-friendly event.

The fair featured stalls of local food, shopping opportunities, product exhibitions, fashion and lifestyle events, and brand displays by Bangladeshi and multicultural businesses. The fair provided an opportunity for entrepreneurs and businessmen to showcase their products and services.

Rides were arranged for children's entertainment from 11 am to 4 pm. In addition, various sports were organized for children and teenagers by the initiative of Campbelltown Eagle Sports.

One of the highlights of the event was the arrival of New South Wales (NSW) Premier Chris Means and Fairfield MP David Saliba in the afternoon. They were welcomed by the organization's leaders, led by CCA President Saif Chowdhury, Past President Syed Akramullah, and Executive Member Irfan Faiz.

Among others, CCA Vice President Syed Baker, Treasurer Sadia Haque Tandra, Campbelltown City Council Deputy Mayor Masud Chowdhury, and representatives of various councils were present.