What landmarks does Melbourne need? Yarra Beach?
What sort of landmarks do people think Melbourne need?
http://www.theage.com.au/national/imaginary-melbourne-20080824-41fc.html
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We need a major theme park. This is always great for the kids.
Nothing!!! I don't want Melbourne to become a "Disneyland" type destination like Gold Coast. That's what makes Melbourne great, the fact that is is "subtle"
Just thought of another one - bring back Moomba - properly. Huge floats (not Zig & Zag), maybe massive balloons like the Maceys Thanksgiving Day parade.
Sydney has the Mardi Gras.
hahahah I remember moomba! It was awesome. I used to go as a kid and loved it. I don't know where the money in it was, but seeing those huge flats was so much fun.
This got me thinking about festivals and culture, i wonder how come we don't have anything live Carnivale in Rio or like the Mardi Gras in Sydney. Is it a product of our culture?
Hi accountjockey,
I loved Moomba as well, that's a great suggestion. Not sure about the "Carnivale" type festival, but i do think it's a product of Melbourne culture. We are more relaxed, and possibly too lazy to have one :) We do have a big festival scene though that has boomed in the last 10 years. Goodvibes is one that I can think of which is massive, and also the Big Day Out. They draw pretty big crowds, and I know that some people even travel here from OS for them.
AJ