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Spotlight on Australia: Sydney Opera House turns 50!

Spotlight on Australia: Sydney Opera House turns 50!

by Iya OLS Community Manager -
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Sydney Opera House

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Hi friends!

If you're in Syndey, Australia right now, then count yourself lucky! The most iconic piece of architecture in the city turns 50 this year!

To celebrate this momentous event of 50 years of the Sydney Opera House, there is a month-long festival that ends on the 31st of October. Not only do you get to celebrate Hallowe'en, but why not do it in style with performances, theatre, music, and art? Bring friends and family and revel with the other festival goers!

One of the highlights of the festival is the exhibition Whispers by Quandamooka artist Megan Cope. Find out the significance of why the artist placed more than 85,000 oyster shells in the precinct of the opera house and how it relates to thousands of years of Aboriginal celebrations and gatherings at that site.

seashells affixed to standing poles.

Image copyright: Sydney Opera House


Some of you may already have been enjoying the festivities, and if you have; tell us what you saw! Or did you participate somehow? If you did, we'd love to know all you have to do is reply below. :D

If you haven't attended an event yet, what looks interesting to you? Hit reply and tell us why. :D

Don't fret if you're not in Australia! There are tons of free, live-streamed events that you can enjoy too. Here are a few:

Music of the Sails

50/50 - 50 films celebrating 50 iconic years

Are you in Australia? Will you attend or participate in the festival in person or online? This is the place to share!

Wishing you all a fabulous day. :)

Iya

In reply to Iya OLS Community Manager

Re: Spotlight on Australia: Sydney Opera House turns 50!

by Ileana DOGARU -
Congratulations!
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Re: Spotlight on Australia: Sydney Opera House turns 50!

by Iya OLS Community Manager -
Yes! It’s great. I wonder if anyone in our community is in Australia right now. :D