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Famed for its numerous local attractions, Sydney is one place in Australia that tourists never fail to visit. With the Harbour Bridge and Opera House, the place is like a magnet drawing people from across the globe.
However, aside from the many beautiful places to see in Sydney, there are also lots of celebrations for visitors to enjoy. And if you are one of the travelers exploring Australia, it is best for you to take out your pen and see which of the listed events below would fit in your schedule. Remember, you could have a full grasp of a place's lifestyle if you get the chance to be involved in their events. Here are some of them
Apart from the extravagant New Year's celebration, January is also the month for the Sydney Festival. In this event, expect lots of art exhibits, open-air concerts and theatre performances.
On February, gays and lesbians gather for their most awaited event of the year. The Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras. Considered as the world's largest gay festival, this celebration is held on various venues. Usually it is wrapped up with a costume parade at Oxford Street.
For people who would love to experience the joys of farming, then you might as well attend the Royal Easter Show. Held every March or April, it is a traditional farm show that runs for 12 days and is often located at the Sydney Olympic Park.
Enjoy in various art festivities from May to June. There's the Australian Fashion Week featuring runway shows by leading designers. Sydney Writers' Festival held on June that offers panel discussions and lectures. And, there is also the 14-day Sydney Film Festival which brings lots of great movies to watch.
Lastly, but definitely one of the must-never-be-missed events is the Sydney International Food Festival. Formerly known as the Good Food Month, this event offers fairs, talks, workshops and markets all intended tocelebrate Sydney's culinary delights. This festival is usually held every October. But no need to worry, in case you'll miss it, you can always have a food trip and try different Sydney restaurants. It is one activity that you should really do while in Sydney.
Well, those are just some major events happening in Sydney. Every year is full of surprises so who knows? You might just be there at the right time for one of those events.
