Australia Day, as it implies, is the national day of Australia. It was also known as Anniversary Day, Foundation and (by the  Aboriginals) the invasion day. Celebrated annually on the 26 January, the date refers to the arrival of  the first fleet of the British Navy at Sydney Cove in 1788. Only after 1818, when the New South Wales was formed, the formal celebrations began. It is presently an official public holiday across Australia.

Every year on Australia Day, Australian Of The Year Awards happens, in which Honors List is announced and is addressed by Governor General and Prime Minister.

Also each year on Australia Day, Australian Citizenship is granted to a group of eligible residents. In New South Wales this exciting event usually happens in Darling Harbour.

Australia Day is actually an eve so people say Happy Australia Day to each other. One very pure Australian act is that once gathered for BBQ or any other related celebrations, one shouts Aussie Aussie Aussie, and the crowd respond Oi Oi Oi ! If you are among the crowd and you refuse saying Oi Oi Oi, you must be ready to accept the consequences

If you want to join the party, the best thing to do is going to the city (CBD). There are lots of festivals and dance/music events in every city on Australia Day. If you are picky, you better go to http://www.australiaday.com.au and chose which event do you want to hit. In Sydney, aside from the city (George Street and Hyde Park), there will be an awful lot of events and concerts going on in Darling Harbour. If you have a family, it’s recommended that you check the given web site to make sure that the programs match yours and your children’s age.

I personally like to show up in Darling Harbour around 7pm when the fireworks begin. If you are young and full of energy, you may want to hit the Australia Day’s Flashmob. This year, it will happen in Hyde Park around 2pm.

Ok that’s all about Australia day. Don’t be a couch potato, be hurry and join the festivals