The Filipino Way to Celebrate the Australia Day

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Today marks one of the most exciting and intriguing days in the history of Australia – the Australia Day. January 26 is special as it celebrates the nation and its multicultural values. It has the ability to respect the diverse viewpoints of all the citizens. Rather than accepting a singular indicator for identity, Australians question theirs.

Australia Day pertains to the arrival of the First Fleet ships from the Great Britain. It highlights a significant moment, which caused a massive change in the entire country. This is why the previous definition of the Australian identity was dictated by the experts in history, politics, and law.

Sporting legends interplayed with the government reports and teaching resources too. Since sport is deeply engraved into the nation’s roots, it comes as no surprise that civic duties included the expertise of star athletes such as Rechelle Hawkes and Mark Ella.

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