Aussie Day..

Australia Day is celebrated as a yearly event in remembrance of the day the Brits arrived in Aussieland. Some people say this day is a lil controversial, as there are issues regarding the home of the Aboriginal people being invadad. Anyhow, I went to the parade with Mai & Lydia, and there were a many groups of people from different countries (who are "Australians"), show cars, bands, army offices, etc. I got a free aussie flag & a balloon to celebrate this special day, and also met a new friend, Anne, who happens to be a JP teacher. After the parade, we headed to the Festival Center, the place to get a free slice of the 26 foot long cake (It was super sweet..) Later, there was a series of daytime fireworks (imagine coloured powder in the sky) at the Torrens Park. The happenings around the park include performances, food, boat rides, etc. We took pics for a bit, and headed home not long after. Aussie aussie aussie, oi oi oi.... =)


let the parade begins..


these people were born on january 26th


with my free balloon & aussie flag..


..dancing in the street..


aussie aussie aussie..oi oi oi..


my new friend, Anne..


a piece of the 26 foot long cake..


crowded at Torrens Park..


aussie flags..


daytime fireworks..


just the three of us.. mai, meen & lydia..