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Sydney 2000
 Sydney played host in September & October 2000 to the world’s biggest sporting & entertainment spectaculars, the Olympics and Paralympics.
Both Games were a great success and the Olympic Games were declared as “the best Games ever” by the IOC President.
On top of the success of Australia’s athletes in Olympic & Paralympic sporting competition, the Sydney 2000 Games broke numerous other Australian, Olympic, Paralympic and world records.
You can find more informations about the Olympic Games 2000 here!
Other Australian Events:
January:
- Flicker Fest International Short Film Festival (01.01-09.01.05) -> most important short film festival in Australia
- Tamworth Music Festival (14.01-23.01.05)
-> most important country music festival in Australia
- Tennis Australian Open (17.01-30.01.05)
-> very important tennis tournament
- Australia Day (26.01.05) -> On January 26, 1788 Captain Arthur Phillip took formal possession of the colony of New South Wales and became its first Governor. Today, January 26, is the biggest day of celebration in the country and is observed as a public holiday in all states and territories. What's great about Australia and being Australian is celebrated. It's the day to reflect on what Australians have achieved and what they can be proud of in their great nation.
February:
- Mardi Grass Festival (07.02.05) -> Parade is a celebration of gay and lesbian rights and lifestyle; attracts up to 500,000 people to the Oxford Street parade
March:
- Australian Formula One Grand Prix (03.03-06.03.05) -> big motor race in Melbourne
- Adelaide Festival (02.03-06.03.05) -> biggest culture festival
- Port Fairy Folk Festival (11.03-14.03.05) -> big music festival
- Melbourne International Comedy Festival -> festival with comedians from all countries
April:
- Rip Curl Pro and Sun Smart Surfing Classic (06.04-16.04.05) -> oldest surf competition
- Central Highlands Easter Sunflower Festival (08.04-12.04.05) -> big Easter festival
- ANZAC Day (25.04.05) -> Veterans´ Day -> It is probably Australia's most important national occasion. It marks the anniversary of the first major military action fought by Australian and New Zealand forces during the First World War. The soldiers in those forces quickly became known as ANZACs (Australian and New Zealand Army Corps), and the pride they soon took in that name endures to this day.
May:
- Hemp Olympics-Nimbin Mardi Grass (01.05-02.05.05) -> grass Olympics
- Australian Fashion Week Festival (02.05-08.05.05) -> most important fashion event
June:
- Hot Air Balloon Championship (26.06-03.07.05) -> more than 35 nations start
July:
- Australian Festival of Chamber Music (01.07-11.07.05) -> one of the world’s premier chamber music festivals
- Melbourne International Film Festival (21.07-08.08.05) -> very big film festival
September:
 - Royal Adelaide Show (03.09-25.09.05) -> very important festival in Adelaide
October:
- Melbourne International Arts Festival (07.10-23.10.05) -> very important arts festival
November:
- Margaret River Wine Region Festival (11.11-14.11.05) -> Wine festival
- Eureka Rebellion Anniversary (27.11-05.12.05) -> In 1854 the only civil war in the history of Australia took place. Today this event is celebrated under the name "Australian Spirit".
December:
- Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Boxing Day (24.12-25.12.05)
- New Years Eve (31.12.05)
Sources: www.australia.com, www.australien-info.de, www.google.de (->Pictures)
Sara Dombo & Julia Frieß 13a
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