It's the most wonderful time of the year. Tonight thousands of Brisbane families packed King George Square in the CBD for the official ceremony to turn on the Christmas lights. And what a lovely night it was. I especially enjoyed the fact that the organisers were able to weave indigenous culture into what could have been a very "European" celebration. Before the solar lights on the tree were turned on, an Indigenous dance troop welcomed the crowd to their land and showed how light was made going back thousands of years in this land. The huge crowd of kids looked equally in awe either way. Yes Brisbane, it's beginning to feel a lot like Christmas. Ho, ho, ho ....
Fabulous photos. Especially love the first one. Perfect that all ways to celebrate are included. #CountryKids
ReplyDeleteIt makes our turning on the lights events look tame! Stunning tree and lovely photos of the childens faces - well captured. Thanks for linking up and sharing with Country Kids.
ReplyDeleteOh, that first photo is fab! It is all starting to feel Christmasy isn't it :) #CountryKids
ReplyDeleteThat tree looks amazing!! So christmassy! x
ReplyDeleteWhat is so wrong with Christmas being a European occasion?
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