Introduction Australia, also known as “The Land Down Under” due to its position in the southern hemisphere, is a beautiful continent full of rich history and amazing sights, sounds, and tastes. It’s because of this country’s natural allure that we have chosen to outline some important facts for anyone who would like to travel to this destination. Outlined in this document are detailed topics with information regarding history, geography, traditions, language, music, entertainment, and food.
History
A Brief History of Australia’s Aboriginal People
Australia’s aboriginal people were thought to have arrived via vessel from somewhere in the South East of Asia as early as the last ice age, which was roughly 50,000 years ago. During the 15th century close to one million aboriginal people lived throughout the continent. Today there is an estimated 458,520 indigenous people residing in Australia. Each clan was estimated to be between 10-50 or more people. The aboriginal people’s lives were based on hunting by the men and fishing and gathering by the women. Each clan held spiritual connections to certain parts of the land. However it was common for clans to travel widely for trade purposes which could …show more content…
On this day Australians look back on the anniversary of the arrival of the first fleet of eleven convict ships from Great Britain. It is also the anniversary of the raising of the union jack at Sydney Cove in 1788. However present day celebrations of this tradition like to focus on celebrating the diversity and tolerance in Australian society today, embracing all ethnic backgrounds, racial differences and political viewpoints. It was in January of 2000 that the very time an Aboriginal person would make an address during the ceremonies. Aboriginal leader, Lowitja O’Donoghue, who is a receiver of the Order of Australian in 1976 and Australian of the year in 1984 got to deliver the first milestone national Australia Day
History
A Brief History of Australia’s Aboriginal People
Australia’s aboriginal people were thought to have arrived via vessel from somewhere in the South East of Asia as early as the last ice age, which was roughly 50,000 years ago. During the 15th century close to one million aboriginal people lived throughout the continent. Today there is an estimated 458,520 indigenous people residing in Australia. Each clan was estimated to be between 10-50 or more people. The aboriginal people’s lives were based on hunting by the men and fishing and gathering by the women. Each clan held spiritual connections to certain parts of the land. However it was common for clans to travel widely for trade purposes which could …show more content…
On this day Australians look back on the anniversary of the arrival of the first fleet of eleven convict ships from Great Britain. It is also the anniversary of the raising of the union jack at Sydney Cove in 1788. However present day celebrations of this tradition like to focus on celebrating the diversity and tolerance in Australian society today, embracing all ethnic backgrounds, racial differences and political viewpoints. It was in January of 2000 that the very time an Aboriginal person would make an address during the ceremonies. Aboriginal leader, Lowitja O’Donoghue, who is a receiver of the Order of Australian in 1976 and Australian of the year in 1984 got to deliver the first milestone national Australia Day