I had only
allocated 2 days in Canberra. The weather was pretty sunshine but windy and
chilly.
After checking
in at hostel, I rushed to the National Gallery of Australia immediately. Just on
time to join the free informative guided tour. The collections were broad and
great, she explained how to appreciate the beauty of different types of art
pieces - the impressionist paintings of Monet, abstract painting of Picaso,
indigenous arts, modern arts, sculptures… too bad photographing is not
allowed.
The next day,
I spent most of my time in the National Museum of Australia. The building itself
is a beautiful art piece. The design is complex and colourful. The museum has
integrated high tech and entertaining elements to present the history and
exhibits. It was an enjoyable venue.
Obviously
Canberra has been neglected by many tourists, but both museum and gallery
mentioned above are worth for a visit.
The Aboriginal
Tent Embassy was “camped” in front of the Old Parliament House, established on
Australia Day, 26-Jan-1972, as a protest against the denial of land rights and
self determination of the aborigines. It tends to remind the world that
Australia still has much to do in regard to reconciliation, land rights and fair
treatment of its indigenous people.
Fountain.
National Art Gallery.
Huge indigenous painting on the floor, in front of Old Parliament House.
The Aboriginal Tent Embassy.
The Aboriginal Tent Embassy, very very very simple, right in front of Old Parliament House.
The Aboriginal Tent Embassy.
The Aboriginal Tent Embassy.
Old Parliament House.
Indigenous painting.
Capitol Hill, at the back of Old Parliament House.
Capitol Hill.
Shadows casted on the wall of Capitol Hill.
Canberra City YHA.
Elegant black swan with red beak.
National Museum.
National Museum, colourful structures.
Interior of National Museum, complicated design.
Interior of National Museum.
Map of Australia.
A photo of an aborigine.
History of Australia.
National Museum.
Greyhound.
