History of harmony day

5 FACTS ABOUT AUSTRALIA TO INSPIRE HARMONY

1. It’s the smallest continent

Of the seven continents on Earth, Australia is the smallest, and the second-largest island in the world after Greenland.

2. It makes millions from coral

Australia is the world’s largest exporter of coral, thanks to its large and beautiful coastline that includes the Great Barrier Reef, the biggest coral reef in the world.

3. It is home to the didgeridoo

Developed by the Aboriginal peoples of Australia around 1,500 years ago, the wind instrument is now played around the world — it was even used by Kate Bush on her album “The Dreaming.”

4. It has a famous island mountain

Hundreds of thousands of visitors a year flock to see Uluru (formerly also known as Ayers Rock), an inselberg, or ‘island mountain’, of sacred importance to the Aboriginal people of the area.

5. The road signs feature kangaroos

Australia is home to about 10% of the world’s plant- and animal varieties, and drivers need to watch out for kangaroos, wombats, dingos, and numerous other animals whilst traveling.

WHY WE LOVE HARMONY DAY

1. It celebrates diversity

With its motto ‘Everyone belongs’, Harmony day reminds us to appreciate everyone, regardless of their background or circumstances.

2. You can celebrate your own way

There’s no set way to celebrate Harmony Day, and everyone is encouraged to mark it in the way that makes them happy, from getting together over tea to wearing national attire.

3. It unites cultures

Harmony Day is all about loving and understanding different cultures and ways of life, and seeing how they can fit together. You may be surprised by what other cultures have to teach you!