Australia Day is┬аobserved every year on 26th January to reflect, respect, and celebrate the establishment of the first permanent European settlement in the continent of Australia.┬аAustralia which is officially the Commonwealth of Australia is a sovereign country comprising the mainland of the Australian continent, the Tasmania┬аisland, and numerous other smaller islands. On the foundation day of the country, many people take the opportunity to get together with their family members to enjoy various functions and community events across the nation.┬аJanuary 2022 Holidays Calendar With Festivals & Events.
History Of Australia Day
Australia Day marks the 1788 landing of the first fleet of sheep led by Governor Arthur Phillip that consisted of┬а11 ships that were made up of two Royal Navy vessels, three store ships, and six convict transports. The Europeans found┬аthe area unsuitable for settlement, and they actually settled at Sydney Cove in Port Jackson on January 26th and raised the Union Jack.┬аThe anniversary is also termed by some as “Survival Day” and marked by events such as the Survival Day concert, first held in Sydney in 1992. The day has also been termed as Anniversary Day, Foundation Day, and ANA Day, unofficially.
Significance Of Australia Day
┬аIn the early 1800s, some businessmen and politicians of New South Whales celebrated the events as Foundation Day in private dinner parties. Government and military officials have long taken a prominent role in the celebration of Australia Day with grand ceremonial events and functions.┬аLocal leaders are honoured for their service in the Australian of the Year Awards. After the European settlement, there was a significant change in the landscapes and the Australian system.
Australia Day Celebration┬а
┬аAustralian Day celebration is all about reflecting and honouring the nation’s past and it is also an opportunity to celebrate the┬аcultural diversity and rich migrant heritage which is very much part of the unique Australian identity. Aussies celebrate National Day by watching martial arts, and street dancing performances, attending musical concerts, and roving performances, vibrant stage collaborations, and sharing delicious food.
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