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Brisbane is the capital of Australia and it is also the most populous city of
the country. The city boasts of a diverse culture and the cultural scenario of
the city bustles with activity throughout the year. Brisbane Festivals and Events
are an integral part of the culture of the city. Numerous festivals and events
are celebrated with a lot of fanfare and enthusiasm in Brisbane.
One of the major festivals of Brisbane is the Brisbane Fine Wine Festival,
which is celebrated in the month of July in Queensland. The festival is celebrated
for three days and during the festival, you can get a taste of the best quality
wines produced by Australia. A visit to the Chelsea Ballroom at the Mercure
Hotel, which is the venue for the festival, will enhance your knowledge of wine
and winemaking. The festival allows you to savor over 600 wines, avail wines
at discounted prices and also meet with the winemakers.
River Festival is another significant festival of Brisbane. The festival celebrates
water and promotes environmental sustainability. It is extremely popular in
the city and has achieved iconic status. River Festival is held at the end of
August and continues for a period of ten days. The festival features a wide
array of activities that include spectacular fireworks, extravagant outdoor
feast, local music and performance and an international conference on river
management.
One of the major festivals and events of Brisbane is the Brisbane Festival,
which is being celebrated ever since the city came into existence. In the 2006
edition of the festival, a colorful program was held that showcased the finest
talents from all over the world. During the festival, a wide spectrum of activities
were held, which included theatre, dance, opera, circus, music, multimedia,
comedy, cabaret, visual art, fringe theatre, conversation, political satire,
an exclusive program of free community events and a seminar on resource management
and sustainable development. The next Brisbane Festival will be held in the
year 2008.
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