" They were packed with large family groups enjoying Australia Day, picnicking and playing cricket with tennis balls. Adelaide has miles of good beaches in its western suburbs, so it surprised me that such numbers of people had forsaken teh shore to come into the city...It seemed odd, too- but again pleasing- that in a country of so much space people chose to crowd together to relax." (Bryson 125).
Bryson describes Australia Day, which was occuring during his time in Adelaide. He compared it to his childhood memories of celebrating the 4th of July. I decided to further research it, and discovered the above pictures. I also found the website for Australia Day, with videos, pictures and information about the celebration.
I think the last line in the above quote is inspiring. I find it interesting that even though the people in Adelaide have so much space to have their own celebration, they chose to spend it in the parks, surrounded by one another.
http://www.australiaday.org.au/experience/
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