Land of the Five Rivers · UNSW

ਜੀ ਆਇਆਂ ਨੂੰ جی آیاں نوں — Welcome toPunjabi Society of UNSW

We're an inclusive society celebrating & promoting the rich culture of the Land of the Five Rivers — across East & West Punjab. Bhangra, food, music, language and community — everyone is welcome, no matter your background.

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Punjab — the Land of the Five Rivers

About Us

Culture, community & a whole lot of dhol

Punjabi Society of UNSW exists to share and celebrate Punjabi culture with the entire UNSW community — Punjabi or not. From Bhangra beats to butter chicken, we bring a little bit of home to campus and open the door for everyone to join in.

Inclusive for all. You don't need to be Punjabi to belong — just curious and keen to celebrate with us.
Engaging events. From cultural showcases to casual catch-ups, there's something for everyone all year round.
East & West Punjab. We celebrate the shared culture, language and history across the whole region.

What We Do

Our Events

Our events are built to be fun, cultural and genuinely engaging — whether you're coming for the food, the dancing, or just to make new friends.

Jaago and Sangeet Night — dhol players and dancing in traditional Punjabi outfits

Jaago & Sangeet Night

Our biggest cultural night of the year. We recreated a full Punjabi wedding on stage with a fake baraat — complete with live dhol, sangeet performances, bhangra and giddha. Members dressed up, danced all night and laughed even harder. It's an immersive, hands-on way to experience Punjabi wedding traditions, and everyone's invited to join the dance floor.

Dance & DholTraditional OutfitsOpen to Everyone

International Night Markets

Running our own stall at Arc's International Markets, we bring authentic Punjabi street food straight to campus. It's the perfect chance for the whole UNSW community to taste Punjabi cuisine, meet our members, and get a warm, welcoming introduction to our culture — no invite needed, just come hungry.

Punjabi FoodCultural ExchangeWhole Campus Welcome

Culture Cafe

A relaxed hangout where members old and new come together over chai and snacks. Culture Cafe is our most laid-back event — dressed in traditional attire, we chat, connect and build genuine friendships in a casual, no-pressure setting. It's the easiest way to meet the crew and see what we're about.

Chai & SnacksCasual Catch-upGreat for First-Timers

Our Dance Team

Dance with UNSW Hunar

Alongside our events, we run Bhangra & Giddha workshops all year round through our dance team, Hunar. High energy, full of culture, and open to absolutely everyone — no experience needed, and it costs nothing to join. Whether you have danced for years or have never tried, come have a go.

Beginner FriendlyFree to JoinEveryone Welcome

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Our Committee

Meet the Team

The people behind every event, post and plate of food.

Iman Singh Dhillon

President

Civil Engineering
Ludhiana
Seasoned traveller & avid reader

Hareem Fatima

Vice President

Arts / Education
Kasur
Cat whisperer & bookworm

Ishmit Kaur

Events Director

Commerce / Law
Hoshiarpur
Certified gol gappe maker

Sidak Harnoor Singh

Sponsorships Director

Computer Science
Chandigarh
Football fanatic & game champion

Sukhamrit Sandhu

HR Officer

Commerce / Law
Amritsar
Nature enthusiast & serial walker

Chehak Bhatia

Treasurer

Criminology & Criminal Justice
Jalandhar
Dance & Bhangra icon

100% FREE — ALWAYS

Membership costs nothing. Joining takes a minute.

There's no fee to be part of Punjabi Society of UNSW — ever. Whether you're Punjabi, have Punjabi heritage, or just love the culture, food and music, you're welcome here. Sign up, come to an event, and you're already one of us.

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Free entry & priority spots at events

Instant community & new friends

First access to Bhangra & dance nights

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Let's Stay in Touch

Got a question, want to collaborate, or just want to say hi? Reach us however's easiest for you.