2011 = Saturday 10 September - Sunday 18 September
2012 = Friday 31st August - Sunday 9th September
From the high spirited and colourful waking of Sammy the Dragon, the festivals Chinese Dragon, after his yearlong slumber; across ten days of festivity, Broome’s Shinju Matsuri is an experience like no other.
Shinju Matsuri, which translates from Japanese as ‘Festival of the Pearl’ began in 1970 when local community leaders wanted to best mark several of the town’s celebrations that occurred close together, including the Japanese Obon, Malaysian Merdeka the Chinese Hang Seng at the end of Broomes pearl harvest.
For 41 years the festival is held every year around August or Septembers full moon and spring tides to coincide with the beautiful natural phenomenon know as ‘Staircase to the Moon’.
This year join in as Broome comes to life through festivities that showcase traditional and contemporary talents that celebrate its unique culture, history and diversity.
Dine in style at the ‘Long Table Broome Fusion Lunch’, kick up your heels at the ‘Shinju Ball’, sample local delicacies at the historic ‘Pearl Meat Cook Off’ and join the fun of the ‘Street Float Parade’ and the ‘Mardi Gras’. Try your hand at ‘Dragon Boat Racing’, browse vibrant nights markets or just soak up the sunshine on Broome’s world famous Cable Beach.
Whether you are visiting Broome for the Festival, a new member of the community or a true local, Shinju Matsuri is for everyone! With the major events all family friendly and free of charge, to the specialized feature events, this is a festival that holds a special place in Australia’s history and current Australian events.
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Shinju Matsuri would also like to thank the following Business Supporters and Friends of the Festival
