- Vaishnavi Sharma
What makes Tasmania unique?
Is it because it is a historically rich land? Its picturesque landscape? Or is it because it is the perfect place for those who desire a relaxed lifestyle?
And the correct answer is - all of the above!
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Isolated from the rest of Australia, Tasmania is a beautiful and captivating island state.
From competitive sporting events and exuberant cultural festivals to trekking in the Cradle Mountain and wandering along the Wineglass Bay, there is something for everyone in Tasmania.
The island state is home to some of Australia’s most unique events and festivals. Whether you’re into art, films, food or sports, loads of festivals are held in this island state every year and many more keep coming up. I have certainly lived vicariously this year by looking at pictures and videos of the events! In this article, I will be writing about some of my favorite festivals.
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The Dark Mofo is an annual mid-winter festival held in Hobart. It was created by the Museum of Old and New Art and began way back in 2013. Over the past few years, it has gained immense popularity due to its gothic vibe and has seen attendees from all across the globe.
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Every year, the event has a different theme with the topic for 2021 being ‘rebirth’ or ‘coming to the light’, fitting for the year that had just passed. Despite the duration of the festival being cut down to one week due to COVID 19 restrictions, there was still a range of events for attendees, where they could enjoy themselves and make memories that would last a lifetime. Some of the events held this year included Dark Downtown, Spectra, Winter Feast and Paint the Town Red.
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The next event is for all film buffs. Forget about Cannes or Sundance because Tasmania has something better for you - The Cradle Mountain Film Festival.
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Set against the backdrop of the Tasmanian Wilderness World, each year the festival features screenings from across the world, Q & A sessions with aspiring filmmakers, wellness programs and competitions for aspiring filmmakers. The best part is that after a long day of adventure and entertainment, you can enjoy some time off with other film lovers inside one of the festival’s cozy forest yurts.
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The festival is in its 6th year and is Tasmania’s only dedicated adventure film festival. It is truly one of a kind and definitely on top of my bucket list.
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Another popular event is ‘The Breath of Fresh Air’, Tasmania’s resident Indie film festival. While it does have screenings of international and local films, it leans more towards audience participation by hosting short film competitions, interactive sessions with filmmakers, street parties and pop up fringe screenings in unexpected places. Held in both Launceston and Hobart, this festival has become a firm favorite of many.
Despite being a small island state, Tasmania has various cultural traditions to be incredibly proud of. These festivals have helped preserve their rich heritage and have given the state a sense of individuality, making it different and unique from the rest of Australia.
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