National Folk Festivalin Canberra is celebrated every Easter, the city shines with the golden autumnal grace. Among the festivals of Australia, this folk festival is the most popular among the citizens. National and international personalities come to share their regional songs, tunes, dances and verses that is heartily accepted by the Australian folk culture.
The location of National Folk Festival is at the Exhibition Park near Northbourne Avenue and FLemington Road in Mitchell, Canberra. This festival lasts for 5 days. This place seems magical for these 5 days filled with color and sound. Many musicians of international recognition perform daily in this festival. The non-stop entertainment across twenty two excellent venues within the festival premises keep the visitors busy all the time. Every day comprises heavy schedules of either cultural shows or workshops and sessions, where the visitors can join in the dancing, singing and become part of the celebration.
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This folk festival in Canberra resembles a village for the Easter holidays, with excellent food, drink, dance and music. There are many renowned hotels and apartments near the site of the festival. The Festival houses a range of popular food stalls and non alcoholic drinks. There are three bars selling Coopers beers and wine. The children get a thorough entertainment in the shows, which are performed by young artists and activities that capture the young minds. The masterpieces of craft work are sold in the craft market of the festival.
The tourists enjoy certain facilities at the National Folk Festival including an ATM counter and a small supermarket. Reaching the place for this celebration is very easy by the Qastas and Virgin Blue airlines flying to Canberra Airport. Shuttles and buses run every half-hour to the Exhibition Park. National Folk Festival is a package of true entertainment for the Australians and they openly welcome people across the globe to visit their festival.
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