The official head of state of Australia is the Monarch of the Commonwealth Realms. The Queen's birthday is officially celebrated in many parts of Australia on the second Monday of June. However, this day is held on on a date proclaimed by the governor, often on the last Monday of September or the first Monday of October, in the state of Western Australia.
Many Australians have a day off work on the Queen's Birthday. For many, it is a chance to do something with their family or to visit a sporting event. Some people take advantage of the three-day weekend to make trips to visit friends or relatives.
Some well-known sporting events are held on the second Monday of June. These include an Australian Football League game played at the Melbourne cricket club between the Collingwood Magpies and the Melbourne Demons. It is also traditionally seen as the opening weekend of the snow season in Australia, although it is often not possible to really ski for another few weeks.
Australia is a member of the Commonwealth of Nations and the official head of state is the Monarch of the Realms. This is currently Queen Elizabeth II. She is also the head of state of many other countries and territories, including Great Britain, Northern Ireland, Canada and New Zealand. She was born on April 21, 1926, although her official birthday is celebrated on a range of dates in the different countries of the Commonwealth of Nations.
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The Monarch's Birthday was first celebrated in Australia in 1788. In that year, King George III was the Monarch and Governor Arthur Phillip declared a holiday to mark his birthday. Originally, the Monarch's birthday was celebrated on the anniversary of the actual date of birth of the King or Queen. However, after the death of King George V in 1936, the date remained close to his birthday, which was June 3.
On the second Monday in June, the Queen's Birthday honors list is released. This contains the names of the new members of the Order of Australia and other honors issued by the Australian government or the Queen. These are generally for exceptional service to Australians, Australia or humanity as a whole.
2012年10月11日星期四
National Sorry Day in Australia
National Sorry Day is an Australia-wide observance held on May 26 each year. This day gives people the chance to come together and share the steps towards healing for the Stolen Generations, their families and communities. Stolen generations refer to Indigenous Australians who were forcibly removed from their families and communities.
National Sorry Day also gives people the chance to write messages and sign “sorry books” as a way of showing their commitment towards reconciliation. They pledge their support towards fulfilling the recommendations from the Bringing Them Home report. Thousands of Australians have already shown their support by writing messages and signing “sorry books” since 1998.
Many school children take part in National Sorry Day activities, which include essay competitions, lighting candles for Indigenous Australians who were taken away from their families and communities, and inviting local Indigenous Australian elders to speak with students. Films that focus on the Stolen Generations may also be shown to students for discussion.
The first National Sorry Day was held on May 26, 1998, which was one year after the tabling of a report about the removal of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children from their families. The report, known as Bringing Them Home, acknowledged that Indigenous children were forcibly separated from their families and communities since the early days of European occupation in Australia. Governments and missionaries were responsible for this forced separation.
Systematic removal practices were implemented through various assimilation and “protection” policies by the late 19th century. Many Indigenous children were forcibly taken away from their families in the name of assimilation during the 1950s and 1960s. These children are known as the “Stolen Generations”. They were brought up in institutions or fostered to non-Indigenous families. This removal was official government policy in Australia until 1969.
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By the 1980s, by welfare and community groups spoke out that governments' social welfare practices were discriminatory against Indigenous people. This forced a reappraisal of removal and placement practice during the 1980s. In 1980 the family tracing and reunion agency Link-Up (NSW) Aboriginal Corporation was established. Similar services now exist throughout Australia.
Australia’s Prime Minister Kevin Rudd tabled a motion in parliament on February 13, 2008, apologizing to Australia’s Indigenous people, particularly the Stolen Generations and their families and communities, for the laws and policies that inflicted profound grief, suffering and loss. The apology included a proposal for a policy commission to close the gap between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians in matters such as life expectancy, educational achievement, and economic opportunity. This event is seen by many as a step forward in reconciliation
National Sorry Day also gives people the chance to write messages and sign “sorry books” as a way of showing their commitment towards reconciliation. They pledge their support towards fulfilling the recommendations from the Bringing Them Home report. Thousands of Australians have already shown their support by writing messages and signing “sorry books” since 1998.
Many school children take part in National Sorry Day activities, which include essay competitions, lighting candles for Indigenous Australians who were taken away from their families and communities, and inviting local Indigenous Australian elders to speak with students. Films that focus on the Stolen Generations may also be shown to students for discussion.
The first National Sorry Day was held on May 26, 1998, which was one year after the tabling of a report about the removal of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children from their families. The report, known as Bringing Them Home, acknowledged that Indigenous children were forcibly separated from their families and communities since the early days of European occupation in Australia. Governments and missionaries were responsible for this forced separation.
Systematic removal practices were implemented through various assimilation and “protection” policies by the late 19th century. Many Indigenous children were forcibly taken away from their families in the name of assimilation during the 1950s and 1960s. These children are known as the “Stolen Generations”. They were brought up in institutions or fostered to non-Indigenous families. This removal was official government policy in Australia until 1969.
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By the 1980s, by welfare and community groups spoke out that governments' social welfare practices were discriminatory against Indigenous people. This forced a reappraisal of removal and placement practice during the 1980s. In 1980 the family tracing and reunion agency Link-Up (NSW) Aboriginal Corporation was established. Similar services now exist throughout Australia.
Australia’s Prime Minister Kevin Rudd tabled a motion in parliament on February 13, 2008, apologizing to Australia’s Indigenous people, particularly the Stolen Generations and their families and communities, for the laws and policies that inflicted profound grief, suffering and loss. The apology included a proposal for a policy commission to close the gap between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians in matters such as life expectancy, educational achievement, and economic opportunity. This event is seen by many as a step forward in reconciliation
2012年10月10日星期三
Prophet's Birthday
Muhammed was born in Mecca, now in Saudi Arabia, in the year 570 of the Gregorian calendar. The precise date of his birth is unclear. However, Sunni Muslims observe Muhammed's birthday on the 12th day of the Islamic month of Rabi' al-awwal, while Shi'a Muslims mark it on the 17th day of this month. The 17th day of Rabi' al-awwal commemorates the birth of the sixth Shi'a iman, Ja'far al-Sadiq.
The term Mawlid is used in Egypt and Sudan to refer to the birthdays of both Muhammed and local Sufi saints. The birthdays of about 3000 Sufi saints are marked or celebrated. Some of these birthdays are large celebrations that attract visitors from various countries. One of the most notable of these is the celebration of Ahmed el-Bedawi's birthday. Ahmed el-Bedawi lived about 700 years ago and is believed to be buried under the Mosque of Sheikh el-Said Ahmed el-Bedawi. The site attracts millions of visitors, including those who sleep in the mosque and in tents on the streets surrounding it.
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The word Mawlid, or Milad, depending on the method of transliteration used, comes from the Arabic word for birth and usually refers to the anniversary of Muhammed's birth. This observance is also known as Mevlid Serif in Turkish, Mawlūd Sharīf in Urdu and Maulidur-Rasūl in Malay.
Many Muslims in Australia may fast during daylight hours on Eid Milad ul-Nabi. They may also attend special prayer meetings or lectures on Muhammad's life or on Islam's spiritual aspects. Some Muslim groups also hold classes for children on Muhammad's life or a communal meal or celebration.
The rooms used during the Prophet Muhammad’s birthday celebrations are often modestly decorated with banners, flowers or balloons. Other groups hold lectures to inform people about Islam, Mohammed's life and current events in the Muslim world. Stalls selling Islamic books are seen at many events.
The term Mawlid is used in Egypt and Sudan to refer to the birthdays of both Muhammed and local Sufi saints. The birthdays of about 3000 Sufi saints are marked or celebrated. Some of these birthdays are large celebrations that attract visitors from various countries. One of the most notable of these is the celebration of Ahmed el-Bedawi's birthday. Ahmed el-Bedawi lived about 700 years ago and is believed to be buried under the Mosque of Sheikh el-Said Ahmed el-Bedawi. The site attracts millions of visitors, including those who sleep in the mosque and in tents on the streets surrounding it.
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The word Mawlid, or Milad, depending on the method of transliteration used, comes from the Arabic word for birth and usually refers to the anniversary of Muhammed's birth. This observance is also known as Mevlid Serif in Turkish, Mawlūd Sharīf in Urdu and Maulidur-Rasūl in Malay.
Many Muslims in Australia may fast during daylight hours on Eid Milad ul-Nabi. They may also attend special prayer meetings or lectures on Muhammad's life or on Islam's spiritual aspects. Some Muslim groups also hold classes for children on Muhammad's life or a communal meal or celebration.
The rooms used during the Prophet Muhammad’s birthday celebrations are often modestly decorated with banners, flowers or balloons. Other groups hold lectures to inform people about Islam, Mohammed's life and current events in the Muslim world. Stalls selling Islamic books are seen at many events.
Adelaide Cup in Australia
Horse racing in Adelaide began in 1838 and the inaugural Adelaide Cup was run on the Thebarton Course on April 21, 1864. From this point onwards, the Adelaide Cup was an observance that became part of the state’s annual racing schedule. A wartime ban on racing was introduced in 1942 but the ban was lifted in 1944 and the Adelaide Cup was run again. Adelaide Cup received its public holiday status in 1973 and became officially known as the SKYCITY Adelaide Cup in 2005.
Previously held on the third Monday of May, the Adelaide Cup date was changed in 2006 due to rainy weather that often coincided with the racing date in previous years. The newly proposed date needed to fit with the Australian national racing calendar. The South Australian government’s decision to move the date to a warmer time of the year (in the southern hemisphere), which would improve financial returns, was a success. The Adelaide Cup date was fixed to be annually held on the second Monday of March from 2006 onwards.
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Adelaide Cup is one of the biggest events of the year for many people in South Australia. It is a social event in Adelaide that attracts horse racing enthusiasts and socialites alike. Those involved in the horse racing industry, including horse owners, trainers and jockeys, participate for prize money that is awarded to winning horses on the day. Many people bet on their favorite horse in hope of taking their winnings home. The first race generally starts between 11.45am and 12.30pm. There are usually eight races throughout the day that are 40 minutes apart.
Many people who attend the event dress up in their best outfits, watch or are chosen to take part in fashion shows, listen to live music, and socialize with celebrity guests on the field. Marquees are set up near the tracks where special guests can indulge in gourmet food and drinks. Those who do not attend the race track to watch the event may choose to watch it from their televisions at home.
Adelaide Cup is part of a long weekend so it is also a time for many people to plan a short vacation or camping trip to other parts of the state or other states within Australia. In previous times, some people chose celebrate Volunteer’s Day instead of the Adelaide Cup in South Australia.
Previously held on the third Monday of May, the Adelaide Cup date was changed in 2006 due to rainy weather that often coincided with the racing date in previous years. The newly proposed date needed to fit with the Australian national racing calendar. The South Australian government’s decision to move the date to a warmer time of the year (in the southern hemisphere), which would improve financial returns, was a success. The Adelaide Cup date was fixed to be annually held on the second Monday of March from 2006 onwards.
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Adelaide Cup is one of the biggest events of the year for many people in South Australia. It is a social event in Adelaide that attracts horse racing enthusiasts and socialites alike. Those involved in the horse racing industry, including horse owners, trainers and jockeys, participate for prize money that is awarded to winning horses on the day. Many people bet on their favorite horse in hope of taking their winnings home. The first race generally starts between 11.45am and 12.30pm. There are usually eight races throughout the day that are 40 minutes apart.
Many people who attend the event dress up in their best outfits, watch or are chosen to take part in fashion shows, listen to live music, and socialize with celebrity guests on the field. Marquees are set up near the tracks where special guests can indulge in gourmet food and drinks. Those who do not attend the race track to watch the event may choose to watch it from their televisions at home.
Adelaide Cup is part of a long weekend so it is also a time for many people to plan a short vacation or camping trip to other parts of the state or other states within Australia. In previous times, some people chose celebrate Volunteer’s Day instead of the Adelaide Cup in South Australia.
2012年10月9日星期二
The Calgary Stampede Festival
The Calgary Stampede Festival is an annual rodeo, exhibition and festival which held every July in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. It still ten days, and called "The Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth”, attracts over one million visitors per year and features one of the world's largest rodeos, a parade, midway, stage shows, concerts, agricultural competitions, chuck wagon racing and First Nations exhibitions.
Cowboy hat is a symbol of the Calgary stampede, standard hat is mainly white. It is said that this hat is the uniform hat of Calgary Cheerleading in a very famous sport, and later became a tradition. After decades of development, this traditional white cowboy hat has been replaced by a variety of cowboy hat. Lucky, your white hat can take part in a lovely “coronation”.
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“Please raise your right hand, and then repeat after me,” the host with a straight face, “I will be always wearing the hat but sleeping, and tell all my friends, it comes from the beautiful Alberta city of Calgary.” After the oath, the host will tap your hat by the right palm to make sure that the hat can’t fall.
The Calgary stampede except exciting rodeo, is also a large agricultural produce and sale exhibition, you can watch the lovely horses, pigs, cattle, sheep and other animal contests, and the Aboriginal tent. At night, you can take part in country rock, cowboy music and other outdoor activities as well as the fireworks show, these will make you to the highest point.
Cowboy hat is a symbol of the Calgary stampede, standard hat is mainly white. It is said that this hat is the uniform hat of Calgary Cheerleading in a very famous sport, and later became a tradition. After decades of development, this traditional white cowboy hat has been replaced by a variety of cowboy hat. Lucky, your white hat can take part in a lovely “coronation”.
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“Please raise your right hand, and then repeat after me,” the host with a straight face, “I will be always wearing the hat but sleeping, and tell all my friends, it comes from the beautiful Alberta city of Calgary.” After the oath, the host will tap your hat by the right palm to make sure that the hat can’t fall.
The Calgary stampede except exciting rodeo, is also a large agricultural produce and sale exhibition, you can watch the lovely horses, pigs, cattle, sheep and other animal contests, and the Aboriginal tent. At night, you can take part in country rock, cowboy music and other outdoor activities as well as the fireworks show, these will make you to the highest point.
Muanday Thursday of canada
Maundy Thursday is traditionally known as the Thursday of the Lord’s Supper to commemorate the institution of the Eucharist, a Christian sacrament that involves consecrating (or making holy) bread and wine. It is also known as Holy Communion. Many of the Maundy Thursday church traditions come from practices that took place in Europe for many centuries.
Many Christians in Canada attend Maundy Thursday church services, which are often held in the evenings. Services on this day usually reflect on the story of the Last Supper, which is told in the Christian bible. Communion is offered to the congregation, prayers are made and oils are blessed. Some churches no longer allow dipping bread into wine (intinction).
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Some priests or ministers wash parishioners’ feet in memory of the story of Jesus washing his disciples’ feet. It is also common practice for altars to be stripped bare on Maundy Thursday. Some churches offer a light supper for congregation members after the Maundy Thursday service, where donations for the meals are used for charitable causes. It is also a time for some Christians to donate money to the poor.
Maundy Thursday is also a time for many people who plan on going away for the Easter long weekend, which begins on Good Friday, to prepare for their trip. Many Canadians use the Easter Long weekend for getaway trips to places such as holiday cabins or resorts.
Many Christians in Canada attend Maundy Thursday church services, which are often held in the evenings. Services on this day usually reflect on the story of the Last Supper, which is told in the Christian bible. Communion is offered to the congregation, prayers are made and oils are blessed. Some churches no longer allow dipping bread into wine (intinction).
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Some priests or ministers wash parishioners’ feet in memory of the story of Jesus washing his disciples’ feet. It is also common practice for altars to be stripped bare on Maundy Thursday. Some churches offer a light supper for congregation members after the Maundy Thursday service, where donations for the meals are used for charitable causes. It is also a time for some Christians to donate money to the poor.
Maundy Thursday is also a time for many people who plan on going away for the Easter long weekend, which begins on Good Friday, to prepare for their trip. Many Canadians use the Easter Long weekend for getaway trips to places such as holiday cabins or resorts.
2012年10月8日星期一
Thanksgiving Day
Thanksgiving Day is often celebrated in the United States and Canada; the Americans first celebrated it to thank God for the good harvest.
Since 1941, Thanksgiving is celebrated on the fourth Thursday in November In the United States, and from this day will be two days off; while the Canadian and American Thanksgiving time is different, it is in the second Monday in October. Just like the Chinese New Year, on this day, tens of thousands of people no matter how busy, all want to together with his family. The Canadian Thanksgiving Day was started in 1879; it is the second Monday in October every year, the same time as the Columbus Day of America.
In Thanksgiving Day, the whole nation is lively and extraordinary in America, people went to the church to do a prayer of Thanksgiving, urban and rural areas around the town held a parade, theatrical performances and sports competitions. Schools and shops are also required to take a break. Children also mimic the Indians wore droller clothing, paint their faces, or wear a mask to the street singing and trumpet. Scattered in the family's home field will be home for the holidays, one family were sitting together, munching delicious turkey, and said to his family:" thank you!” The day after Thanksgiving, the school will allow students to draw a picture of the Thanksgiving Day painting; most of the students draw turkey.
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At the same time, the hospitality of the Americans can not afford to forget this day to invite friends, Bachelor or away from home for the holidays. Since eighteenth Century, the United States began to appear a kind of customs which send a basket of food to poor families. a group of young women would like to select one day a year to do good things, that the selection of Thanksgiving is the most appropriate. So when the Thanksgiving Day came, they are loaded on to a basket full of food to the poor house. Distance rumors this matter, there are many people learn they. No matter met who, they would say: :" Thank you!"
shopping has become an American custom in Thanksgiving Day, the month from Thanksgiving to Christmas, total retail sales accounted for 1/3 of the whole year, this time is all business traditional discount promotion season. Crazy shopping months from the second day of Thanksgiving Day, the day is known as the Black Friday. It is said that early on the morning of Friday, all the people in the dark rushed to the mall to buy cheap goods, this behavior has a very image of the statement, called Early Bird
Since 1941, Thanksgiving is celebrated on the fourth Thursday in November In the United States, and from this day will be two days off; while the Canadian and American Thanksgiving time is different, it is in the second Monday in October. Just like the Chinese New Year, on this day, tens of thousands of people no matter how busy, all want to together with his family. The Canadian Thanksgiving Day was started in 1879; it is the second Monday in October every year, the same time as the Columbus Day of America.
In Thanksgiving Day, the whole nation is lively and extraordinary in America, people went to the church to do a prayer of Thanksgiving, urban and rural areas around the town held a parade, theatrical performances and sports competitions. Schools and shops are also required to take a break. Children also mimic the Indians wore droller clothing, paint their faces, or wear a mask to the street singing and trumpet. Scattered in the family's home field will be home for the holidays, one family were sitting together, munching delicious turkey, and said to his family:" thank you!” The day after Thanksgiving, the school will allow students to draw a picture of the Thanksgiving Day painting; most of the students draw turkey.
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At the same time, the hospitality of the Americans can not afford to forget this day to invite friends, Bachelor or away from home for the holidays. Since eighteenth Century, the United States began to appear a kind of customs which send a basket of food to poor families. a group of young women would like to select one day a year to do good things, that the selection of Thanksgiving is the most appropriate. So when the Thanksgiving Day came, they are loaded on to a basket full of food to the poor house. Distance rumors this matter, there are many people learn they. No matter met who, they would say: :" Thank you!"
shopping has become an American custom in Thanksgiving Day, the month from Thanksgiving to Christmas, total retail sales accounted for 1/3 of the whole year, this time is all business traditional discount promotion season. Crazy shopping months from the second day of Thanksgiving Day, the day is known as the Black Friday. It is said that early on the morning of Friday, all the people in the dark rushed to the mall to buy cheap goods, this behavior has a very image of the statement, called Early Bird
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