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SUMMARY:Big Love Festival
DESCRIPTION:A daily pet blessing\, free entry for people under 18\, a dedicated Kids Zone and meals included with every ticket are among the experiences awaiting visitors at Big Love Festival 2026\, held at Chenrezig Institute in Eudlo on the Sunshine Coast from 11–13 September. \nThe three-day annual festival will bring Tibetan culture together with contemporary live music\, food\, art\, workshops and activities for the whole family in a 160 acres rainforest of the Sunshine Coast Hinterland. \nFestivalgoers can hear the remarkable Lion’s Roar chanting of the Gyumed Tantric Monastery monks\, watch the creation of an intricate Sand Mandala and enjoy performances by acclaimed musicians Tenzin Choegyal\, Andrea Kirwin and Josh Lovegrove. \nA dedicated Dharma Kids Zone will offer creative and mindful activities for children aged five to 13\, while visitors can explore interactive art spaces\, exhibitions\, Tibetan music and dance workshops\, and a range of talks and wellbeing sessions. \nIn one of the festival’s most distinctive experiences\, visitors can also bring their pets to receive a daily animal blessing from the Chenrezig Institute Sangha. \nVegetarian dishes inspired by cuisines from around the world will be served throughout the weekend\, alongside fresh chai and a curated selection of ethical market stalls. Every ticket includes one meal for each day of admission. \nEach evening\, the Gyumed Tantric Monastery monks will perform Lion’s Roar chanting\, a distinctive form of Tibetan Buddhist chanting known for its powerful\, harmonic low tones. During the day\, the monks will create a traditional Buddhist Sand Mandala in the Gompa\, carefully placing coloured sand to form an intricate symbolic design. \nThe music program will feature International acclaimed Tibetan musician Tenzin Choegyal\, Australian singer-songwriter Andrea Kirwin and Brisbane singer\, songwriter and live-looping artist Josh Lovegrove. \nFIND OUT MORE \n*Image credit: Vivian Gasperotto
URL:https://kidsonthecoast.com.au/event/big-love-festival/
LOCATION:Chenrezig Institute\, 33 Johnsons Road\, Eudlo\, QLD\, 4554\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Festivals & Fairs,Sunshine Coast
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