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Perth International Arts Festival
Perth's International Arts Festival is the oldest
annual international multi-arts festival in the southern
hemisphere, inaugurated in 1953, and is Western Australia's premier
cultural event. For over 50 years the festival has hosted some of
the world's greatest artists and innovative performances of
theatre, contemporary music, classical music, opera, visual arts,
literature, film, jazz, dance and fringe over the four-week
festival period. About 500,000 visitors are drawn to the festival
every year, and many of the events are free. For more information,
one can contact the UWA Festival Centre on +61 (0)8 6488
2000.
Venue: Various in Perth, Fremantle and Menzies
Date: 8 February to 2 March 2008
Website: www.perthfestival.com.au
Kings Park Festival
Western Australia is renowned for the breathtaking
beauty of its wild flowers, which put on a stunning show in spring
each year. The state's natural beauties attract thousands of
tourists and the best place to see them in all their glory is at
the Wildflower Festival at King's Park Botanic Garden in Perth.
Spectacular spring flowers combine with an itnernational focus,
including cultural activities, workshops and a variety of family
entertainment.
Venue: Kings Park Botanic Garden, Fraser Avenue, West Perth
Date: September 2008, TBC
Website: kingsparkfestival.com.au
