Christmas in July is an unofficial mid-year celebration that brings traditional Christmas food, decorations and activities into the Australian winter. It is the southern hemisphere’s way of enjoying that wintery Chrissy we’ve grown up watching on TV and in the movies. Perfect time for cosy jumpers, mulled wine, fairy lights, glowing fireplaces. Who doesn’t want an […]

Same-sex marriage has been legal in Australia for almost five years now, but it’s no less exciting now than it was when the ‘YES’ vote was first passed. We’re not here to say that same-sex weddings are more fun, but there’s definitely less pressure for the happy couple to have a traditional wedding… which means […]

After many months of lockdown, many of us are looking forward to a string of social gatherings, dinners, and events to reconnect with our loved ones. After that, there’s Christmas, and after that, we have New Year’s Eve to celebrate. That’s a lot of food and a lot of cooking – especially after months of […]

If there’s ever a Hindu festival you’ve heard of, it’s probably Diwali (also known as Deepawali). This popular festival is celebrated by the Hindu diaspora all over the world and is also known as the festival of lights. Diwali is celebrated in Australian springtime, with the date changing each year in accordance with the Indian […]

As Christmas is approaching we see more and more Corporate Clients starting to plan their Team Building & Christmas activities.

It’s the race that stops the nation, and there’s no shortage of places to celebrate Melbourne Cup in Perth. From big bashes that go all out with DJs and free-flowing champagne to elegant sit-down dinners and garden cocktail parties, we’ve handpicked the best places to watch the Melbourne Cup race in Perth in 2022. Brookfield […]

Gion Matsuri is one of Japan’s oldest and popular festivals, held in Kyoto throughout the month of July. Also known as the festival of the Yasaka Shrine, Gion Matsuri has been celebrated every year since 869AD and is one of the longest running festivals in the world. It first began as a religious ceremony to […]

Sure, we may not be American, but who can say no to celebrating another festivity? We’re all about the joy of bringing people together, and celebrating US Independence Day in Australia is just one more way you can squeeze in an extra fun into your life. There’s no need to go all out, either – […]

There’s no other festival that paints entire streets, towns, crowds, and buildings different colours… except Holi. The joyous Hindu celebration marks the end of winter and the beginning of spring – the opposite in the Southern Hemisphere – as well as the triumph of good over evil. People spend the whole day throwing vibrant coloured […]

What could be better than a festival devoted to enjoying the transient beauty of flowers? In this case we’re talking about cherry blossom flowers in particular, also known as sakura in Japanese. The Cherry Blossom Festival is held every year in Japan during springtime, when cherry blossom trees are blooming their beautiful pink flowers. The […]

The holy month of Ramadan is celebrated by Muslims all over the globe and is marked by a fast from sunrise to sunset. During these hours, people abstain from eating as well as drinking – including water – with the aim of reconnecting to their spirituality. Most Muslims wake before dawn to eat suhoor, a […]

Anzac Day is one of Australia’s most important national occasions, and a time when we can reflect and honour those who have given their lives for our country. The event, which falls on April 25th each year, is marked with many commemorative services and memorials to remember those who have served or lost their lives […]