There is a large Asian population living in Australia - and over the next few days, there is an Asian festival going on in Adelaide. Last night, we went to the Moon Lantern parade; one of the events associated with this festival. In some ways, it reminded me of the Balloon Classic at home. . . food vendors, a stage with performers, and LOTS of people spread out over a grassy area, waiting to see big, pretty inflatable things. Although the Balloon Classic doesn't have the Oval for a backdrop. . .
Here we are waiting for the parade to start.
We managed to get pretty good seats (ie we found a small spot of unattended grass) and the parade walks right by in front of you! These are floats lighted from the inside, and looked pretty cool as the sun went down.
Who said pigs can't fly?
Our favorite bird here in Australia: the rainbow lorikeet!
A few of our other favorites:
To any parent of a Thomas the Tank Engine fan, does this next one look familiar at all??
And. . .the night was capped off by fireworks! Since we've been here since July 2, this is the first time we've seen fireworks in quite a while!
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