Exhibitions, festivals, events

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Vivid Sydney " broke all records for attendance
 
Festival of Light and Music " Bright Sydney " broke all previous records - the first weekend it was visited by more than 270,000 people. This was stated by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Tourism and major events Andrew Stoner .

" " Bright Sydney " again dazzled us the number of visitors - this year it increased by 170 %," - added Mr. Stoner .

The festival of light, music and ideas with each year becomes more and better , visitors come to admire the colorful spectacle of the whole world.

Of course, light installations and projections are always very popular , but in 2014 " Bright Sydney " surpassed himself , highlighting not only the Sydney Opera House , Harbour Bridge and Circular Quay , but also a lot of new places in Sydney.

Last year's festival attracted more than 800,000 people , which added to the economy of New South Wales about 20 million dollars. Huge success observed retailers - many of them doubled or tripled their normal revenue . Given the hot weather, it is not surprising that the most popular was buying ice cream.

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Holidays Australia

Holidays Australia - a noisy and fun action, followed by carnivals, fairs, fireworks (in the country there is even such a position as Minister of fire and fireworks!).
Major holidays in Australia

Australia Day: January 26, you can visit the parades and regattas, enjoy spectacular fireworks, and in Perth - light shows. On this day, the Australians and visitors traveling to Sydney to attend the music festival, or to Adelaide to get to the cricket match.
New Year: 1 January Australians celebrate a special scale in the state capitals - entertainment events unfold in the open air. So, in Sydney Harbour at midnight runs the world's largest fireworks display (light show assigned enchanting names like "Diamond Night in the Emerald City"). The best thing to witness the spectacle, up to the observation deck Sydney Tower. In Melbourne New Year's Eve rush wishing to have fun on the dance theme parties, Brisbane - visit the live music. And having arrived at one of the Australian states - Victoria and Tasmania, you can visit the Music Festival The Falls Festival, which kicks off on that day.
Chinese New Year: 15 days in Australia festivals and celebrations, including dancing dragons. During this period, accepted to go in dresses red firecrackers to run, to give children "lucky coin". A completed Lantern Festival celebrations - in churches as ornaments serve numerous lights, with whom all rush for the evening parade.
Easter: in honor of the big cities fairs are held, for example, takes place in Sydney Fair "Royal Easter Show." In celebration is customary to exchange chocolate eggs or sugar.

Event tourism in Australia

Going to the event-tour, you will be able to visit the festival of music and dance ("Vomadeleyd"), the International yacht race Sydney-Hobart Comedy Festival, Melbourne International Festival, country music, tennis tournament "Australian Open" and others.

So, in January, you can arrive at the Sydney Festival to visit the street performances, sporting events, go to the premiere at the Sydney Opera House, to see the grand military parade, theater, music and circus performances.

A gourmet travel agencies advise to go on a wine and food festival in Melbourne (March-April). Here you will find well-known chefs, restaurateurs, winemakers, taste delicious and healthy dishes (highlight of the program is the World's Longest Lunch). In addition, during the festival of all those who wish to go on a tour of the wine cellars.

In Australia, all like to celebrate in a big way: I came here during the festival, you will have to wait for the fun, dancing, fireworks show!