16. Enlighten

The Enlighten festival in Canberra runs for about two weeks. Fortunately, I was able to see something of it before coming to Melbourne to fly to Darwin and lucky for me, Eleanor knew where to go. It was such a great night, weather wise and enlighten reminded me a bit of White night but was a lot calmer, having plenty of people but fewer crowds. Apart from inside Old Parliament House, which was teeming with people and was holding a scavenger hunt event. It's such a great building!




There were two distinct areas (close by) each with their own bands playing. This one seemed a bit more alternative. The first song I heard was about getting drunk. I think the other area had more suitable music for families.


I loved the name and the beer was alright too 😉

Fluro Fairy Floss

Beer Garden

cocktail tent?


The above two pictures are the Portrait gallery I think.





The photo above and the photo below are of the National Library.

Telstra tower behind the library. The library had a number of activities set up for the young'ns.





Girl in cape.






Looks like bubbles but is a fountain.

In front of high court.

Back of High Court - I think.





Above videos, were projected on the National Gallery.





Comments

  1. Pam10 March 2023 at 17:54

    I've just discovered your blog. Have enjoyed catching up on your Canberra adventure so far. Sounds like you're settling in well, good on you

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  2. Leesa31 March 2023 at 19:27

    It's pretty easy living compared to Melbourne ;)

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