The Sydney Traveler

Indian culture is everywhere, with Indian restaurants popping up in every suburb and Bollywood films attracting a cult following. If you love the Middle East you’ll want to check out the India Australia Friendship Fair this weekend.
This massive festival is one of the largest gatherings of Indians outside India! But you don’t have to be Indian to join in the fun. Every year more than 25, 000 Sydneysiders attend to learn more about Indian culture and have a lot of fun!
Popular stars Tania Zaetta and Kamahl will perform alongside 70 other entertainers from India and Australia. There’ll be more to …read more

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Step out of the mainstream and explore Sydney’s experimental and edgy arts scene at the Underground festival.
This is a two-day celebration of local underground arts, featuring installations, music, theatre, and digital media works. All works were developed during the recent Public Arts Lab, so they’re just about as fresh as they can get!
The Underbelly festival gives Sydneysiders the rare opportunity to discover the performances, artworks, projects and ideas that are ripe in warehouses, bedrooms, and makeshift exhibition spaces throughout the city. It gives the artists that dwell on the fringe a space to step into the spotlight, and the audience …read more

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Soak up a little taste of the Mediterranean at the fifth annual Sydney Italian Festival. The month long celebrations kick off tomorrow.
The event is your chance to indulge in all things Italian. Activities and events are designed to engage young and old alike with this vibrant European culture.
Italian festivals around the city will host degustation dinners and offer specials ever day during the event.  There will also be cultural events around the city, including performances from classical pianist Andrea Padova and Italian fashion parades.
But the centerpiece is Primo Italiano, held on May 25. This day of celebration in East Sydney’s …read more

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With all the tall buildings and traffic, it’s easy to forget that Sydney is an area steeped in Aboriginal heritage. But it’s something we’ve all been thinking about since Kevin Rudd apologised to the stolen generation last week. If you’d like to learn more about our city’s indigenous roots, a cruise with the Tribal Warrior Association is a great place to start.
You’ll see Sydney Harbour like never before on board the Deerubbun, an ex-Navy Torpedo Recovery Vessel. Along the way you’ll hear tales from the local Eora, Cadigal, Guringai, Wangal, Gammeraigal, and Wallumedegal people. You’ll also learn more about Sydney …read more

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The Sydney Festival is still a couple of months away, but after its official launch last Thursday, I’m already getting excited. With so many events, it can be difficult to decide what to see. Here are the ten shows I think you shouldn’t miss. For the full program and bookings, make sure you check out the Sydney Festival website.
Festival First Night
What: Massive street party to celebrate opening night, featuring 200 festival artists. Highlights include a free Brian Wilson and Paul Kelly concert in The Domain and the dance party in Martin Place. 
Where: Angel Place, The Domain, Hyde Park, Macquarie Street, …read more

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So you think you know Germans. They’re a race of fat, beer-swilling men and efficient, humourless women who love bratwurst and lederhosen, right? We all know the stereotypes, but how close to truth are they?
According to GerMANY FACES, not very. This enlightening cultural expo showcases the real Germany, a thriving hub of science, entertainment, and the arts.
GerMANY SHOWS features some of Germany’s most innovative visual art displays, with installations, photographic exhibitions, and paintings. Visiting writers, academics, artists, journalists, and performers will hold seminars as part of GerMANY TALKS. Acclaimed caberet star Meret Becker will bring her show to Sydney as …read more

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