Cultural Festivals in Australia

Given the large diversity of backgrounds that all Australian’s come from, it’s no surprise to find out that cultural festivals are always being put on for the public to come and experience a different way of life. Whether it’s Italian, German, Polish, Greek or one of the many hundreds of other cultures, cultural festivals provide a glimpse into what life is like for those people from a distant land.

Oktoberfest is a German festival that runs every year in the month of October. It’s proven very popular with Australian’s for many reasons; the biggest being the large consumption of beer and bratwurst! Aussie’s love their beer, so any excuse to have a few cold ones is enough reasons for most people. Oktoberfest is about more than just beer and bratwurst though, it’s a celebration of Bavarian culture.

St Patrick’s Day is another popular cultural festival held yearly in Australia. On the 17th of March, you’ll find Irish folks and their Australian counter-parts drinking green beer and Guinness. Again, this holiday is more than just an excuse to drink alcohol; it celebrates the patron saint of Ireland named St Patrick.

The most popular cultural festival of all is Australia Day; held on the 26th of January, it celebrates the arrival of the First Fleet in Sydney, Australia. It’s a day all Australian’s celebrate and cherish due to our ties to the old country. It’s a time for reflection, celebration and a good ol’ Aussie BBQ with your best mate, your pet.