Australia Culture

Australia is a developed country making marks in the world economy. Australia Culture echoes the nation's exceptional unification of different cultures. With the blend of liberal and comprehensive society, both Europeans and the aboriginal living here is at peace. The aboriginal culture however has striking difference with that of urban lifestyle.

The inhabitants of Australia, before the coming of James Cook, who discovered the country, were the "Aborigines" - the people of a particular ethnic group. Starting with them and the subsequent influx of the immigrants all over world, Australia culture has grown to be one of the most diverse cultures of the world. Australia came to be inhabited by the English people soon after England claimed it as their own land. Since then, the Australia culture has been largely "Anglo Celtic".

With changing times, the culture of Australia became Americanized in terms of food, dress, lifestyle, and celebrations.

Australia has earned a desirable international status for its variety and lenience. It has become the habitat for residents of more than 200 countries. Foundation of modern Australian society is based on the upliftment of all the sections of people. Following the democratic principles totally, Australia Society and Culture gives liberty to all citizens to practice their own culture and religion. The official language on the main continent is English and is of immense convenience to the tourists.

Australia culture is based on the following principles:

• Productive diversity - All the people should uplift the cultural, social and economic values.
• Cultural respect - All the people of Australia can practice their own religion and culture.

All the people of Australia are equal irrespective of race, culture, sex, birth and language. However, the natives of this country speak different languages. There was an irreversible change in Australia after it became a British colony in 1788. The early Europeans to inhabit Australia were the British prisoners. Non-Europeans like the Chinese were also among the early settlers. People form different countries also came in search of gold. The Immigration Restriction Act 1901 was implemented to stop immigration of people into Australia.

Australia has a vivacious artistic and cultural prospect in music, theatre and dance. Circus, strong Oz, Australian Chamber Orchestra, Bangarra Dance Theatre and Aboriginal and Islander Dance Theatre have earned fame all over the world for their wonderful performance.They have established their supremacy in the field of cricket, hockey and football. But above all what predominates the Australian culture is their "love for life" and their courage and zest to enjoy life to the fullest.

To preserve the enriched heritage of the Australian culture, the government has taken special initiatives through the setting up of museums, exhibitions, books, and monuments. Every year, on different cultural programs, the government spends $4.10 billion across the Australian cities of Perth, Melbourne, and Sydney. Christmas and New Year are also special occasion in the country reflecting the religious legacy of the place.