Date: January 26, 2016
Time: 3pm to 8:30pm
Location: Langley Park, Perth
Cost: Free
Australia day has been a nationally unified and celebrated event since 1994 (Australia Day History, 2016). The event marks the arrival of the first fleet of convict ships from England to Australia in 1788 (About Our National Day, 2016) and is held annually on January the 26th. Australia Day is typically coordinated and overseen by the Australia Day National Network, which operates under the National Australia Day Council (NADC). The NADC are a government owned enterprise that are responsible for defining the vision and direction for Australia day throughout the country (NADC, 2016). This year's Perth celebrations took place at Langley Park, beside the Swan River. The City of Perth provided a diverse programme; ranging from children's theatre (Celebration Zone South Perth, 2016) to interactive science exhibits, motocross shows, markets and much more (Langley Park Entertainment Zone, 2016) It all began at 3pm and concluded with a wonderful display of 'Skyworks' at 8:30pm which lasted half an hour!
Time: 3pm to 8:30pm
Location: Langley Park, Perth
Cost: Free
Australia day has been a nationally unified and celebrated event since 1994 (Australia Day History, 2016). The event marks the arrival of the first fleet of convict ships from England to Australia in 1788 (About Our National Day, 2016) and is held annually on January the 26th. Australia Day is typically coordinated and overseen by the Australia Day National Network, which operates under the National Australia Day Council (NADC). The NADC are a government owned enterprise that are responsible for defining the vision and direction for Australia day throughout the country (NADC, 2016). This year's Perth celebrations took place at Langley Park, beside the Swan River. The City of Perth provided a diverse programme; ranging from children's theatre (Celebration Zone South Perth, 2016) to interactive science exhibits, motocross shows, markets and much more (Langley Park Entertainment Zone, 2016) It all began at 3pm and concluded with a wonderful display of 'Skyworks' at 8:30pm which lasted half an hour!
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A young boy's voice began to introduce the soon-to-start fireworks, through the radio. My disappointment was evident. Suddenly we pulled off the road and into a random space along South street which had a clear view of the Australia Day fireworks. It seemed that many other cars had pulled over to see the display also.
It was not the way I had planned to celebrate Australia day - on the side of the road with a 20km view of the fireworks; but in a strange way, I felt like I was witnessing something of greater meaning.There was something pleasing about seeing people scattered along the bridge, taking part of a popular tradition that transcends into a higher sense of belonging and national identity. That was the day I finally understood what Australia Day has always strived to promote - "I am, You are - We are Australian"
Event Source: Radio
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