In 1788 a fleet of 11 ships carrying convicts from England landed at Port Jackson, New South Wales and set about the important business of founding a new nation or as us Poms like to remind all Australians a penal colony!Generations later this is celebrated as Australia Day - a time for this fledgling nation to look back and see how far it has come.
More liberal Aussies question whether they should be celebrating the invasion of Australia by white settlers. However the majority just see it as a great excuse to party and boy do the Aussies know how to do that in style. Celebrations are not just limited to mainland Australia with as many as 1 million Aussies scattered around the globe at any one time your local Australian themed pub will no doubt be packed to the rafters with partying Aussies singing Waltzing Matilda on the 26th....
Why not enter into the spirit with them!? Dress Code: Flag drapped over shoulders, shorts and thongs - Aussie sporting jersey and painted face optional!
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