So, what is Australia known for ?
The 4 Rs: Australia’s Iconic Attractions
The Roo - the marsupial family of kangaroos, wallabies and possums.
The Roof – the exterior areas of the Sydney Opera House.
The Reef – referring to the Great Barrier Reef.
The Great Barrier Reef,Queensland-Largest coral reef on earth & One of the wonders of the world.
The Rock – Uluru, the world’s largest monolith remotely situated in the middle of the continent.
Uluru(Ayers Rock),Uluru Kata Tjuta National Park.
The 4 icons are recognized worldwide as being images or pictures that describe Australia.
What types of leisure programmes do Aussies participate in ?
Features of Australia
The Arts & Culture: theatre, film, music, literature and visual art
The Australians love the arts from theatre and film to literature to music and art. They will congregate at movies and galleries to enjoy their favourite film or admire art pieces. It is popular past time which originated since the 1800s.
The country plays host to world class cultural festivals and events such as the Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras in Sydney and the Melbourne International Comedy Festival. Music, theatre, dance performances and art exhibitions take place every day of the week. The famous Bangarra Dance Theatre combines aboriginal and western traditions through their aboriginal dance performances. For those who enjoy theatre, ballet and opera, they can participate in the WOMADelaide international music festival in Adelaide. Others who are more on the artistic side can visit the Queensland Culture Centre on South Bank, one of the top and largest museums in Australia. The film industry is Australia’s biggest cultural export hence producing big names in Hollywood like Nicole Kidman, Health Ledger and Hugh Jackman.
Sydney Mardi Gras & Abangarra Dance Theatre
Australia’s Sports Scene
With more than 120 national and thousands of local, regional and state sporting organisations, an estimated six and a half million registered sport participants, sports to the Australians is more than an outlet for excess energy. The most top rated sport in the country is the Australian Rules Football (AFL) which was inspired from cricket. However in New South Wales and Queensland, the National Rugby League (NRL) is the dominating sport and recognized internationally. Besides football and rugby, the Aussies are popular for their swimming and tennis. Major sporting events like the Australian Open attract a huge number of visitors.
With many Australians living near coastal areas, a surfing culture has been created and becomes their way of life. The beautiful beaches and waves have attracted many beach goers all over the world and world class professional surfers for surfing events like Bells Beach Surf Classic. Others prefer to watch boats sail from Sydney Harbour in the famous Sydney to Hobart and Melbourne to Hobart Yatch Races.
With many Australians living near coastal areas, a surfing culture has been created and becomes their way of life. The beautiful beaches and waves have attracted many beach goers all over the world and world class professional surfers for surfing events like Bells Beach Surf Classic. Others prefer to watch boats sail from Sydney Harbour in the famous Sydney to Hobart and Melbourne to Hobart Yatch Races.
Surfing competition at Bondi Beach
Multinational diversity of Food and Festivals
As the population of Australia today comprises of 20% foreign born and 40% are of mixed cultural origin, their multi cultural diversity is reflected in the various cuisines that can be found all over the world. From European cuisines to Asian, African and Middle Eastern flavour and even Italian influences, Australians are spoilt for choice. In the recent years, a new cuisine called the Bush Tucker or Pacific Rim was created from mixing flavours from completely different ethnic traditions forming unique fusions. The nation also embraces different cultural festivities such as the Bondi’s Brazilian South American festival and Chinese New Year in Chinatown.
Australia has over 200 years in wine making history and has 1,600 wineries across the country, generating over $2.4 billion in revenue. Hence it has attracted tourists to visit the wine valleys to go for food and wine trails and tour historic wineries.
Hunter Valley,Sydney - It stretches over 160 km and popular with tourists.
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