The Spirit Festival is a celebration of Indigenous Australian culture - music, art, craft, sport, community and food. The festival was really well put together, fantastic music and dancing in particular. DS really enjoyed the kids craft workshop. He made an animal mask, a beaded necklace, a stone with dot art and some very colourful paintings.
I think it's extremely important for children (and everyone really) to have an appreciation of the traditional custodians of the land we are living on so I am always happy to find opportunities for him to experience some Indigenous culture.
http://www.thespiritfestival.com/spirit/
Another great event was the Moon Lantern Festival, which was a part of the OzAsia festival. It was held in the evening so we had the fun experience of watching the lantern parade lighting up the area. We really enjoyed the amazing lanterns - some of them enormous and very elaborate - and the atmosphere.
http://www.adelaidefestivalcentre.com.au/?cat=3355&id=181589One of the best things about living in a capital city is the ability to experience a wide range of different cultures, which is a core part of our homeschooling curriculum.
From "Act Now"..
The multiculturalism policy can be seen through the following core principles:
- Equality—this means all citizens are given equal rights, no matter what race or religion they are. It also ensures that people can rely on Australian law if they are discriminated against because of their cultural beliefs.
- Responsibility—this means all Australians are responsible for accepting others who have individual beliefs. It also means that we have a duty to support our democratic model of government.
- Benefits—this means we recognise that multiculturalism brings great benefits to society. And, if we continue to live in a society like this, the possibilities of success in social and business spheres are endless.
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