Traditions and everyday life in AustraliaFestivals, family customs, favourite places and everyday traditions, written by members of Global Penfriends who live in Australia. Each cultural keepsake is a short note about life where they are.
169 keepsakes from Australia · page 3 of 6
Fairy Bread - the national treasure of Australia (not really, but for me at least). It is white bread with butter and sprinkles on top - not very healthy but so delicious! We usually have this at birthday parties but I like…
Shared by Tori223
On Australia day we have super good food, Including Lamb, pavalova, lamintons and other things. It is in the summer so a lot of people go to the beach with friends and family. My family would go to the beach but it is way too…
Shared by MiM3
Eating vegemite on toast is one of the main stereotypes of people in Australia. Vegemite is very gross to many people, but me and my family, and everyone else who loves vegemite in the country, will often eat it on toast for…
Shared by -foxie-
Almost every year my family and I go to the light show called Vivid at Sydney Harbour. The exhibitions come in a variety of different styles, some being indigenous inspired, industrial, projected, still standing or others…
Shared by *Maeve*
Southbank in Brisbane is home to a manmade beach which is handy as we are a river city with not very good beaches. This is a popular place to go to have a swim at the beach, have a meal, do some shopping and take in the city life.
Shared by Oz Lass
Cave exploring in the south west of Western Australia. I beleive fossils were only discovered in these caves once lighting was installed for tours maybe around 1904.If you love exploring, geology and caves. Really is worth a…
Shared by Howie
Little Beach, located in Albany, WA is considered one of the world's most beautiful beaches. I have the privilege of visiting this little slice of sandy paradise fairly regularly. The photo I have taken doesn't do it justice!
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You drive 2 hours away to go see a once a flower event that takes place once every year. There’s markets too. Walk in and around the nature to see all the different colours, types and symbols made with the flowers.
Shared by Plum
Some Aussie food that we love over here are things like pavlova and fairy bread. I never realised fairy bread was an Aussie thing! It’s hundreds and thousands on buttered white bread. Always served at kids parties! ;)
Shared by AussieMum43
I love musk sticks, (the pink ones) and i eat them whenever i have them, they are my absolute favourite lolly (or as Americans say) candy. Some people say it tastes like perfume - to which i say "so what"
Shared by Bruh Moment
Variety of plants and greenery to look at, a bit overrated but it’s quite nice for how central it is!! It’s very popular for photo shoots or photography and my fav part is the Japanese garden with a little pond.
Shared by boing
Melbourne has an amazing nightlife and lots of food/cultural festivals throughout the year. This photo is from a dumpling festival my partner and I spontaneously visited while we were out in the city for dinner
Shared by kcg07
my friends and i always go for midnight bike rides together. we take film photos, have picnics, go swimming in the moonlight and sleep under the stars. it truly is a magical experience. Note: not my photo
Shared by finnhl
yearly celebration of Spring. flowers aglore, and community proud to show off gardens and complete for best garden. also have live bands, food and wine celebrations. learn how to grow flowers and buy plants
Shared by Bernadette Whitney
I think deeply of how Australians and others have been to war, My Dad and Uncles, who were a part of the upheaval and upset, which is so disruptive to living in peace, as we should all be entitled too.
Shared by Aussie Julie
I have been hiking in Wentworth Falls, New South Wales a few times. There are many tracks to walk with different views. It is very pretty and there are many waterfalls. You should pack food and drinks.
Shared by Armadillo123
some typical animals that come from my country. kangaroos can be found regularly in the suburbs. koalas are generally found away from homes and in bushland. quokkas are found in the west of my country
Shared by mixedboi
Some of the many fantastic beaches in Australia. I love spending time here just appreciating the serenity. It is a place that just relaxes me and let's me wonder in amazement at nature at its finest.
Shared by Jodie Lea
Absolutely essential to have a sausage sandwich whenever you go to a Bunnings (local hardware store)! They cost about $2 and are so so yummy you have to get them with onions on top too ahh so yummy!!
Shared by starryaggie
I love to hike mountains where I live. In these photos I’m hiking a mountain called Mt Maroon. This mountain has such amazing views of the Australian country side about an hour from where I live.
Shared by Emily Darling
Fairy bread is a popular sweet dish for Australian barbecues and parties, especially kid’s parties. It’s slices of white bread buttered and sprinkle with sprinkles! It’s great fun and a classic.
Shared by Mushroom Fae
Every year on the 26th January Australia celebrates Australia Day. We celebrate with out family and friends usually with a picnic or BBQ at the beach or in a park. At night we have fireworks.
Shared by Jemma 08
Australians celebrating Australia Day on January 26th. Aussies get together to celebrate our country, wearing the aussie flag proud, have fireworks & drinking lots of beer while having a bbq
Shared by GamerGirl91
Bealtaine is a pagan holiday and one of the eight sabbaths. In the Northern Hemisphere it takes place on the 1st of May and for the Southern Hemisphere it takes place of the 1st of November.
Shared by FriendlyNeighbourhoodSpidy
stay sunsafe everyone!!! australian UV rays are super duper damaging and skin cancer is the leading form in australia!slip on a well-covered shirt, slop on some sunscreen and slap on a hat!
Shared by grapesarebetterfrozen
It’s an amazing place to see lots of sea life (plus they’re far more humane and ethical that sea world in America). It’s changed over the years I’ve been going, but it’s still just as fun.
Shared by Rose Baker
My favourite island off the coast of Brisbane! The most stunning beaches and hikes, and there are so many cute beachside shops + lookout spots! My favourite place to go with my friends :)
Shared by peytonh26
It is common for birds to stop by balconies and scream for food in Australia. Here is a native sulphur-crested cockatoo enjoying a sugar-free biscuit after having screeched its lungs out.
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