Shinju Matsuri
What? Broome's Festival of the Pearl began 40 years ago. In 1970 the community of Broome decided to turn the Shinju Matsuri into a Festival to not only acknowledge the Pearling Industry, but to also showcase Broome's beauty, history and community to the outside world.
10 days of exciting multicultural events and activities showcasing the history, cultural diversity and talent of this beautiful port of pearls known as Broome. A world class Festival now in its 40th year in one of Australia’s most unique and spectacular towns.
When? Sept 10 to Sunday 18th September 2011
Where? Broome, Western Australia
Website? http://www.shinjumatsuri.com.au/
About the Festival
From the high spirited and colourful waking of Sammy the Dragon after his
year long slumber; across ten days of festivity bolstered through events for and
put on by the community; to a spectacular fireworks finale; Shinju Matsuri is the premier arts, cultural and community event in Broome, Western Australia.
An experience like no other, the beautiful northwest town of Broome comes alive with 9 days of festivities that showcases talents of Broome including
traditional and contemporary arts, and industry, community and tourism events which celebrate and acknowledge the town's unique culture, history and
diversity.
Shinju Matsuri encourages all cultural groups from the Broome community to
participate in the celebrations to develop constructive and harmonious Broome
community relationships.
The traditions and knowledge of the history of the Shinju Matsuri Festival, from those in the community who have contributed so much, will only enhance the
festival into future years. The Board of Shinju Matsuri invites those who have participated and assisted in previous festivals, new members of the community
and everyone in Broome to enjoy the festivities that present a community working together in a true celebration of all the various cultures and people who call
Broome their home.
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