On Oct. 6, the Australian Capitol held its 30th Anniversary Open Day, inviting the public to walk into the Capitol to feel the workings of the Australian Parliament. Thousands of people from all over Australia attended the Open Day, a wonderful tour of entertainment, food and music accompanied by visitors to this magnificent building to appreciate the endless charm. Micro Sydney editor is also honored to be invited to participate in this event, please follow the editor to explore the mystery of the Capitol!
Appreciate the beauty of architecture
Located in the heart of the capital Canberra, Australia's Capitol is designed by renowned architect Giulgula (Giurgola). It is not only Canberra's landmark, but also one of the most famous buildings in the world. It covers an area of 32 hectares and has six floors on the ground, enough to build 25 Sydney Opera House in its interior. The core of the building is the stainless steel flagpole standing on the top of the hall, 81 meters high, straight into the sky.
The Capitol opened at 9 a.m. on the 6th to lift the mystery of the building for the public. The visitors soon lined up outside the door, eager to get into the building and explore its mysteries.
Probe into the Secrets of the Senate and the House of Representatives
The parliament building has 4700 rooms, covering a total area of 250000 square meters. Many parts of the building are open to the public. From the lobby of the building to the left, the center and the right can reach three halls, corresponding to the three parts of the Australian Parliament: the central Hall, which symbolizes the monarch and people sovereignty, the House Chamber, and the Senate Chamber. Visitors to the Open Day can walk into the House Chamber and Senate Chamber to communicate with elected members of Congress and experience the work of members of Congress at close range.
Australia's House of Representatives (House of Representatives) is currently made up of members from 150 constituencies. < constitution > requires members of the House of Representatives to (roughly) double the number of seats in the Senate. Since House constituencies are roughly evenly distributed according to the law, they will be adjusted from time to time as the total population and the population of the states rise or fall. The main color of the House of Representatives is green, which is intended to reflect the theme of the House of Commons in order to show that Australia's parliamentary tradition is inherited from the long tradition of the Westminster system. But the green used here chose a lighter tone, echoing the color of the Australian eucalyptus leaves.
Australia's Senate (Senate) is now made up of 76 members of parliament: 12 in each state plus 2 in the Northern Territory and 2 in the Capital Territory, each state or territory voting as a constituency in the general election. Senators are elected by proportional representation. In line with the House of Representatives, the main colour of Australia's Senate Chamber is red, reflecting the subject color of the House of Lords. The Senate also uses a calmer hue of hematite ochre, reflecting the color of Australian land, especially inland land.
Australian Federal Congressman Tony Smith happened to launch a home-grown natural honey industry revitalization program in the courtyard on the same day. Micro Sydney journalist was very lucky to interview him. Tony Smith said that since it was put into use in 1988, The Capitol already hosts 30 million visitors, with an average of 1 million visitors a year, and Open Day is a good time for people to take a peek at the multitudinous operation of government. He also said Australia is a multicultural country and is pleased to see such a diverse group of visitors visit the Capitol.
Australian Federal Congressman Tony Smith launched a Home-grown Natural Honey Industry Revitalization Plan in the Courtyard on Open Day
In addition to visiting the Australian Senate and House of Representatives, visitors can also play roles in the lobby, taking a stand on the stage with a "prime minister addiction" and inspiring inner statesmen's aspirations.
Feeling the Art of Decoration
It is also worth looking at the interior of the Australian Parliament Building, which uses a large amount of marble and high-quality Australian wood as interior decoration materials, and has a large collection of exquisite and precious works of art and handicrafts. Its design quality is also amazing.
Participate in wonderful activities
During the Open Day, the Capitol more attentively arranged a number of educational activities for children, such as the Building King Ryan McNaught's Lego toy model of the Capitol. The huge Lego model vividly illustrates the inner structure of the Capitol, with the details of each room vivid, attracting the "onlookers" of many families.
Throughout the day, many musicians or music teams, including Paverty Bush Band, aboriginal musicians and violinists Eric Avery,The Po Boys,RMC and Music for Canberra chorus, entertained the audience. In addition, many people wander through the beautiful courtyard filled with the fragrance of spring, take a break or play, and take part in outdoor barbecue snack tasting activities.
The highlight of the event was the Royal Australian Air Force's aerobatic performance, with six planes hovering and landing in the air and flipping upside down, opening the eye and drawing the perfect words for the editor's trip to Congress.
The Australian Capitol is a once-in-a-lifetime attraction. It is the perfect unity of architectural art, arts and crafts, and decorative art. It reflects Australia's history and its diverse cultures. The development of the country and its aspirations for the future.
If you've missed this year's Open Day, you don't have to be sorry because the Australian Capitol is one of the few Capitol blocks in the world open to visitors, and some of its areas are open to the public on a daily basis. You can jump on to Canberra at any time to feel the unique historical and cultural flavor of this political center.
Visit information
Opening hours: 9: 00 / 17: 00 (meetings will be held in the meantime, opening hours will be advanced), except Christmas.
Mode of arrival: many mobile buses in Canberra are easy to take.
