Delirious dance sparked Diwali joy at Dandenong Market on Sunday 19 October.
Photographer Rob Carew captured some of the packed program of performers for the Festival of Light.
Show-stoppers from Noopur Arts Academy and Studio J performed classical Indian dance, while NB Dance Studio and SJ Crew got crowds moving in upbeat Bollywood style.
Meanwhile, a feast of South Asian authentic dishes and sweets brought flavours for the masses.