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Sydney Royal Easter Show
As the world is gripped by fear, and anxiety levels are lifting, major
events are being cancelled. One of the big ones in Australia to be cancelled is
the Sydney Royal Easter Show that attracts up to 900,000 people over 11 days. The
first Sydney agricultural show was held in 1823 with the aim to “encourage and
promote rural industry through competition, education and events”.
Although not
as frequent goers lately, because of distance, the Sydney Royal holds a dear place in my heart having
attended annually as a child to watch the dairy cattle judging, even getting a
day off school to do so. I went through all my childhood photos hoping to find
one that could sum up my feelings about what this show means to me; I only
found this one… taken in 1987 of my then boyfriend, now husband, competing in
the Ag Bike Competition on the main arena. And the memories came flooding
back…. the Ferris wheel, the chair lift across the showground, the rides, the
show bags, the exhibits, the animals, the farmers.
It will not be happening
this year, but it will be back bigger and better in 2021.
I hope so. I really hope so.
ReplyDeleteThat 1987 view could easily have been a Brisbane Ekka view, now totally different as I am sure the Sydney view is. I totally relate to your feelings for all the Royal Easter Show holds for you.
ReplyDeleteI haven't been to the show in years and I heard it was cancelled this year
ReplyDeleteSo many things are being cancelled .It is sad, but I guess, better safe than sorry.
ReplyDeleteSo many events being cancelled worldwide. Whole countries being shut down. Take care!
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