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Noosa Longweekend Ten Days Of Fun And Frolic
oosa is a popular but away. Meet a dramatist over a
small tourist town that has drama festival. Strum a few notes
a rich cultural heritage. on the guitar with an
The newly founded Noosa appreciative crowd looking on.
Longweekend festival is a Noosa is one such place that is
celebration of Noosa life and its trying to wear its cultural
cultural ambience. With enjoyment identity on its sleeves. The
of food, wine and drinks, newly established annual festival
literature and drama, singing and of Noosa Longweekend is its
dancing, picnic and fireworks, customary celebration of life –
celebrities and citizens, the Noosa Style.
Longweekend festival brings the
full possibilities of life into Noosa is a small town of about
view. 50,000 residents in South East
Queensland where tourism has
Vacationing has many forms. Some become the economic mainstay.
look merely to swat flies in a Having risen in middle 19th
crowded beach. Some look to century, Noosa benefited from the
finish a novel they have been logging industry and then the
putting off for three months. gold rush, but for the last fifty
Some are full of vigor and want years Noosa has become a tourish
to reach the base camp of Mt. hotspot, so much so that about
Everest. 40% of its population on any
given day is composed of
Yet there are many who would want tourists. While the sun and shine
to feel the local culture of a has always been a big draw, Noosa
place. Join the community in a is also a cultural hub.
public play. Witness a dance and
meet up locals over a glass of With at least 17 galleries, about
sparkling wine made two miles ten shopping hotspots, and many
events, including Noosa Blue Described as “10 fantastic days
Water Swim, Noosa Half Marathon, of drama film dance world music
Noosa Jazz Festival and Noosa literary events art gourmet
Triathlon Multi Sport Festival, a adventures and ‘envirowalks’ in
famed cuisine made from fresh and one stunning location”,
local ingredients, dozens of Longweekend celebrates life, and
sports and adventure options, that includes cuisine and fine
etc, Noosa is one place where you wine, delicious food, performing
always have plenty to do. arts including drama and text
readings, literature events, film
The Noosa Longweekend is the shows and community celebrations
cherry on top of Noosa culture. in soothing environs. In a way,
Longweekend is a pursuit to
On its sixth edition in 2006, the replicate the Classical Graecian
Noosa Longweekend was conceived ambience of Panathenaia, an old
by Australian playwright David and extinct festival in Greece
Williamson and Kristin that witnessed a citizen spirit
Williamson, his author wife, and and participation that defies the
an enthusiastic group of culture modern modular world that Toffler
lovers helped them in this had talked of in Future Shock.
regard. While Noosa has always
had a distinctive local culture A heady mix of poetry, politics
with is art, food and cuisine, and pop music, Longweekend is an
and cultural activities, the occasion to make friends, find
Longweekend was conceived as a dormant interests within oneself,
showcase event of celebration express one’s talent and find
that would focus on the essential appreciation. The Opening
Noosa culture as well as act as a Ceremony is occasioned by dancing
tourist attraction. on the Noosa beach, singing,
eating and spectacular fireworks
on a clear sky (a time when you a part of this festival and place
appreciate the beauty of a black amazes many. This year too, the
sky, unspoilt by pollution and festival is going to be held from
city lights). 16th to 25th June. It is a
promise of enjoyment that one
Other events include the Family should hardly miss.
Day in the Woods, the Teddy
Bear’s Picnic and Beach Concert. Disclaimer
With literary inspirations, the
focal point of the festival We take no responsibility for
remains the very popular inaccuracy or omissions in the
performance of a Williamson play. information provided, which is
not intended as specific advice.
Before relying on the material,
Last year Williamson’s play you should obtain appropriate
‘Operator’ was performed by his professional advice relevant to
son Rory to great public acclaim your individual circumstances to
and enjoyment. Held in June, the evaluate accuracy, currency,
Longweekend event is one festival completeness and relevance of the
that is as much for the residents information to your specific
as it is for the tourists. The needs.
ease with which the tourists feel
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