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Melbourne is proud of its great events and festivals, the passion of its inhabitants
for food and wine and also the fabulous art scene. There are innumerable festivals
and events in Melbourne and these are a constant source of joy to not only the
Australians but also the travelers from different parts of the world. Some of
the major Melbourne festivals and events are:
- Midsumma Gay & Lesbian Festival, Melbourne
- It is celebrated in 60 different venues and 6 municipalities and is a
federation of innumerable cultural events and arts.
- Australian Open Tennis Championships - This
Championship is the first among the four Grand Slam tennis tournaments held
in the world. It is held every January at Melbourne Park.
- Chinese New Year - The Chinese New Year celebrations
are replete with Chinese cultural activities including dances, Chinese Opera,
Chinese chess competitions and cuisine.
- Fashion @ Federation Square Showcase Series -
This showcase series is one of the important Melbourne festivals and events
that encourages new talents revealing their ability to mix fashion with accessories.
- Australian Formula 1 Grand Prix - The Australian
Grand Prix in the year 2007 is scheduled to be held between the 15th and 17th
March. The Grand Prix revs up Melbourne and adds to the jubilance of the warm
city.
- Australian International Air Show - This air
show pays tribute to those who broke the socio-economic and scientific barriers
and made a name for themselves in aviation.
- Moomba Waterfest - This is one of those Melbourne
festivals and events that are celebrated for a very long time and is also one
of the largest in the city. The special attractions of this waterfest are the
Moomba Masters International Water Ski Championship and the flying machines
of the Birdman Rally.
- Melbourne International Comedy Festival -
It is held in April and consists of several shows by the most reputed comedians
from all over the world.
- Anzac Day March - This is celebrated every
year on 25th April to commemorate the bravery of Australian and New Zealand
Army Corps during the First World War.
- Thai Culture and Food Festival - This is a
showcase of Thai arts and crafts, fruit carving, tourism and food.
- Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show
- This is the most successful of horticultural events in the Southern Hemisphere
and one of the famous Melbourne festivals and events.
- Enterprize Day - This is an annual event in
Melbourne that celebrates Europeans' settlement in Melbourne.
- Melbourne Writers Festival - It is the premier
literary event and there are discussions held wherein both readers and writers
participate.
- Melbourne Fringe Festival - It runs for three
weeks and consists of music, comedy, theatre, film and cabaret.
- The Royal Melbourne Show is held in September
at the Royal Melbourne Showgrounds and is an agricultural event.
- Melbourne International Film Festival showcases
a huge collection of films from all over the world.
- Melbourne International Arts Festival is well
known for wonderful performances and the presence of popular artistic directors.
- Melbourne International Festival of Brass
is one of the popular Melbourne festivals and events that celebrates the contribution
of all the brass players to the Australian society.
- Spring Racing Festival, Melbourne continues
for 6 weeks and the city is enlivened with the spirit of thoroughbreds.
- Melbourne Cup Festival is the biggest horse
race since 1861 and is held on the first Tuesday of November.
- Car Club Showcase @ Fed Square features a
different car club every month and one can wander through vintage, modern and
classic cars.
- Christmas Festivities in Melbourne cheer up
the city with concerts, themed films and stage productions.
- Melbourne New Year's Eve - The city rocks
with celebrations during this grand occasion that is celebrated as one of the
prime festivals and events in Melbourne.
- The Ashes Series is a Test Cricket series
played between Australia and England and is a moment of great jubilance especially
in Melbourne.
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