Australian culture and customs
Christmas information for Kids
WHAT IS CHRISTMAS ALL ABOUT? Christmas is the date set aside for the celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ. Christians celebrate it on December 25th all over the world. Jesus was not born on December 25th exactly but this date was chosen to coincide with the pagan Roman celebrations honoring Saturnus (Harvest God) and Mithras (Ancient God of Light). The day of this celebrations…
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Social Etiquette in Australia
Generally the social and cultural etiquette of Australia differs little from the standard customs of the Western world. But as with any country or region, Australians have their own take on what they consider to be good etiquette. Egalitarians Australia’s history as a British penal colony is somewhat brutal, with many stories of struggle and hardship. It is worth noting that…
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Australian Body language
Cross Pose – Body language against the grain brings together Australian artworks from The University of Queensland Art Collection that draw on the human body as expressions of cross-cultural subjectivities and visual politics. The visual languages of the body in these artworks ‘pose’ questions, challenges, and interventions into normative thinking. We confront bodies generating…
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Who were the aboriginal?
Avik Roy—a former adviser to Marco Rubio, Rick Perry, and Mitt Romney—wants to rescue conservatism from Trump’s divisive tribalism. But can he persuade his party to join him? Avik Roy, disaffected Republican, surveyed the upstairs room of a tony Palo Alto restaurant where a group of journalists and conservative intellectuals was sipping cocktails before a private dinner. “It’s…
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Australian Santa Claus pictures
Vadodara: It was no less than a fairytale for an eight-year-old girl from Vadodara, whom an Australian couple who had clicked her pictures during their India visit, tracked her down with the help of friends without even knowing her name to provide her education and good life. Dick Smith and his wife Pip were on the tour of India in November when they spotted Divya, a homeless…
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Australian Aboriginal religious beliefs
Olga Gostin – Australia [The following article is from the Theosophical Encyclopedia , edited by Philip S. Harris, Vicente R. Hao Chin, Jr., and Richard W. Brooks (Quezon City, Philippines: Theosophical Publishing House, 2006), pp. 70-74.] While it is now taken as a matter of course that indigenous Australian spirituality has a place in any encyclopaedia of world religions…
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Australian Christmas tree decorations
When the festive season comes around one of the first things that people think about is getting their decorations up. For many, this normally involves going up to the attic or store room and retrieving the decorations that have been used for years. There is no need to be a scrooge at this time of year and we urge lovers of the festive period to check out what we have to offer…
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Australian Customs Adelaide
Important information for travellers to South Australia. The information in this section pertains to overseas or interstate passengers who are either visiting South Australia or just passing through, and the people who come to receive them. Please read through this information and familiarise yourself with the instructions provided so that your visit can be processed easily…
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Best festivals in Australia
The beauty of music fests in the Southern hemisphere is that they start heating up as the Northern Hemisphere begins to cool down. That means truly dedicated festies and culturally curious travelers alike can extend their festival adventures into a year-round endeavor. We ve already named the music festivals blowing up in Asia – several of which occur in the Southern Hemisphere…
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Typical Aussie
Here are some of the common misconceptions people have about Australians and ‘Down Under’: We all talk in slang that you won’t understand G’day mate, shrimp on the barby, fair dinkum, hard yakka, Sheila… I am Australian and I have never used any of these typical Aussie slang words, except for in jest. A few words that you might come across: Cooee: it’s a high-pitched call to…
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South Australian Aboriginal Tribes
This guide to sources relating to the Aboriginal history of South Australia was last updated by Library staff in 2016. It comprises selected material held by the State Library or available online. To find further material relevant to this topic, try searching with this subject heading in the State Library catalogue: Aboriginal Australians - South Australia - History Aborigin*…
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Values of Australia
At PwC our aspiration is to build an inclusive culture which embraces differences – where we live our values every day, can be ourselves and feel empowered to realise and discover our potential. We know that when people from different backgrounds and different points of view work together, we can create the highest value – for our people, our clients and society. All roles…
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Different cultures in Australia
Do you ever wonder what makes you think the way you do or where your ideas come from? Many things influence who we are in life and what is important to us. We become who we are and learn how to think as we observe, experience and find out about life. People, places and families can be a big part of this. Culture is also a big part of this. What is Culture? Culture can be described…
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Australian culture facts for Kids
Australia is one of the most culturally and linguistically diverse nations in the world resulting from a diverse Indigenous heritage, a British colonial past and extensive immigration from many different countries and cultures. Immigration has been a major contributor to Australia s population of around 21.5 million, with almost 5.5 million migrants settling in Australia over…
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Information about Australia country
Check the vaccines and medicines list and visit your doctor (ideally, 4-6 weeks) before your trip to get vaccines or medicines you may need. All travelers You should be up to date on routine vaccinations while traveling to any destination. Some vaccines may also be required for travel. Make sure you are up-to-date on routine vaccines before every trip. These vaccines include…
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Australian Aboriginals
In topic 5 we discussed language loss, maintenance and revival. I found this seminar by Leanne Hinton that was given at ANU about reclaiming indigenous languages in not just Australia, but also in America and New Zealand. Leanne works in California with Indigenous Americans and their languages and I found her talk very interesting. This is an hour long, but if you have the…
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Festivals, Celebrations
In the Indian culture, there was a time when there used to be a festival every day of the year – 365 festivals in a year – because a festival is a tool to bring life to a state of exuberance and enthusiasm. That was the significance and importance of festivals. The whole culture was in a state of celebration. If today was ploughing day, it was a kind of celebration. Tomorrow…
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Australian Aboriginal culture history
Before white settlement, most of the continent was occupied. Although their cultural and language patterns differed, the 600 or more scattered tribes existed in comparative harmony. They each occupied and hunted a recognised tract of land where sacred sites were protected, and boundaries, designed in the Dreamtime, were crossed only by invitation. Tribal elders, because of…
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Aboriginal religious experience
Aboriginal spirituality is defined as at the core of Aboriginal being, their very identity. It gives meaning to all aspects of life including relationships with one another and the environment. All objects are living and share the same soul and spirit as Aboriginals. There is a kinship with the environment. Aboriginal spirituality can be expressed visually, musically and ceremonially…
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Australian Wedding
Our gorgeous couple, Maria and Chris wanted their intimate celebration to be warm and welcoming whilst maintaining an air of elegance. A rich colour palette of burgundy, emerald and gold certainly ensured we delivered on their brief. The stunning Deck at Circa was the perfect backdrop for their big day with the ceremony taking place underneath the most heavenly floral chandelier…
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