Australia Culture
Aussie Exports to Look For, Wine in a Can
Finally ! Thank goodness! I was in a crisis until I saw this latest clever Aussie invention! How on earth are you supposed to get pissed at the beach or on a boat without… are you ready for it?….. Wine in a CAN!!!!!
Yes that’s right- first we had wine in a box, then the screw cap to make the wine purists gasp (which are handy), now…it is wine in a can- with bubbles and without! Secondary School girls everywhere are cheering!
The flavors tend to be on the lighter side …
Date: May 21st, 2007 |
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Oz Survival Guide To Food- Ketchup
It goes without saying that The Aussies are a saucy bunch, however, for your own safety, there are a few things you need to know about their management, preferences and presentation of the local food and condiments. First in yet another series of Survival Guides.
First off- Ketchup- they don’t really have it. They have a similar substance called Tomato Sauce. (say it with the snobby tomahhhhto) Tomahhto Sauce, while it is different- it is basically Ketchup without the thickeners and the sugar. Not bad….most times. (You can get Ketchup in grocery stores if you …
Date: April 12th, 2007 |
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Australia Day, January 26th
January 26th strap on your Green and Gold, grab a flag, face paint, a slab of beer and head to the beach! You won’t be able to go to the bank or any other business. Why? It’s Australia Day Baby! Australia’s closest thing to a birthday, it marks the day that the first fleet under Captain Arthur Phillip arrived in Sydney Cove and set up the colony of New South Wales.
BBQ’s, beach outings, fireworks, and all kinds of celebrations take place all over the …
Date: January 25th, 2007 |
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Australia Day Havaiana Thong Challenge.
Havaiana is an extremely popular brand of thong (flip flop…I do STILL giggle). Every Australia Day they put on the Thong Challenge. While most of you are envisioning the Thong Song with girls writhing in thong-like underwear on a beach, this is not quuiiiiiite that. It does still involve people being scantily clad on a beach, however, it involves attempting a world record for the longest line of airbeds! HA!
So thousands of people climb on their own personal flip flop shaped airbed, hold each others ankles and break a world record. Oh I know I know- I can hear the groans of disappointment from you men out there, but this event is still supposed to be absolutely a blast….and you get to keep the thong!
Do try and register on line ASAP. I hear it is difficult to register on the day. Venues: Dee Why Beach-NSW, St Kilda Beach- VIC, Glegelg Beach- SA, City Beach- WA, Palm Beach- QLD
Date: January 23rd, 2007 |
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Mudgee, New South Wales, More than just a Wine Region
Mudgee, 3 hours from Sydney and only 8000 people, but for all of that, this friendly country town has got it goin’ on! Over 50 Cellar Doors (places to try wine), vineyards as far as the eye can see, rolling hills, and a couple of rivers make this a pretty snazzy locale for adventure, getting back to nature and ….romance….. I’ll be writing several pieces on Mudgee in the upcoming weeks. To get you started here is a preview of some events that Mudgee plays host to.
Mudfest Short Film …
Date: January 9th, 2007 |
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Tour Sydney- Kings Cross
Most people only manage to make it to Kings Cross in Sydney when they are a poor backpacker and in need of cheap accomodation, or- late at night after you’ve already had too much to drink. While Kings Cross has tamed down somewhat from its colorful past. There is still a lot that even Sydneysiders don’t know about his crazy Red Light Disctrict. With the right guide,just below the surface behind a few doors in Sydney’s infamous Kings Cross are stories that would shock and enthral every visitor. To really delve into the seedy past, take a …
Date: April 16th, 2007 |
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Sydney, Art After Hours
Don’t have time to get to the museums during working hours? Want something more from your museums? Need a cool place to take a date that makes you look like you care about more than beer and footy (even if it is just an act….)?
Check out Art After Hours. Running from the end of January for the rest of 2007 at the Art Gallery of New South Wales. Every Wednesday from 6-9pm come see the Art, listen to Artist Talks, hear Jazz, drink wine, eat food and experience the occasional film.
Want to study up for that date so you can show her around and sound like you know what’s going on? Go the week before and find out what all of that contemporary art means. Join the Guides for an informative tour of the Art Gallery’s Contemporary Collection. After the tour join Contempo for a glass of wine (whew!) in the members lounge. Meet at the information desk in the Art Gallery of NSW
Date: February 27th, 2007 |
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Australian National Anthem, Advance Australia Fair
Well people, if you are going to any major sporting event, or important civil do…it probably doesn’t hurt to know the words to the National Anthem. A far cry from God Save the Queen, I find Advance Australia Fair a cheeky message to the English about the continuing grief the decendants of the original convicts sent to Australia feel about being banished….
Australians all let us rejoice,
For we are young and free,
We’ve golden soil and wealth for toil;
Our home is girt by sea;
Our land abounds in nature’s gifts
Of beauty rich and rare,
In history’s page,
let every stage
Advance Australia Fair.
Date: January 25th, 2007 |
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Tamworth Country Music Festival, Here I come
Yeee Haaaaa! Get your Boots and Hat Ready. It’s time for the Annual Tamworth Country Music Festival. If you want to go and don’t ahave anywhere booked to stay yet… too bad! Bring a tent. The accomodation books up a YEAR in advance. A couple of girlfriends and I are going to try our luck with the whole tent situation this weekend. Watch this space for a festival review and helpful hints. Giddyap!
Speaking of Big Events, Tamworth is the Home of the BIG Golden …
Date: January 18th, 2007 |
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Chinese New Year Celebrations in Australia
Bang! Bang! Clang! Bang! Whee! If anything can be said about the Aussies, they love to have a good time! Chinese New Year is coming up in a few short weeks and seems to be yet another amazing reason to party, get outdoors in the capital cities, eat some great food and watch live entertainment. Sydney hosts the biggest and most organized Chinese New Years Festival with over 500,000 people expected to take part this year! running from February 9th through April 4th, many parts of Sydney and other cities will be alive with the color, movement, sounds, and a taste of the orient. Don’t miss the official Launch on 9 Feb! Sydney’s Chinatown and adjoining Darling harbour will host Parades ,Markets , Dancers , Dragon boat races , film festivals and art exhibits.
Melbourne probably has the second most organized celebration. The Victorian Capital will have Buddhist blessings and Karaoke competitions along with parades to help ring in the Year of the Pig.
Date: January 9th, 2007 |
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