Culture of Australia & Oceania

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Culture of Australia & Oceania

What comes to your mind when we talk about Aussie culture?

Basic Facts on Australia Capital: Canberra Population: 22.6 million Is a commonwealth of Britain it is a government still connected to Britain whose participants are all equal Officially recognizes Queen Elizabeth as its monarch & Head of State—as a CEREMONIAL leader Australia operates under a parliamentary democracy and has a Prime Minister (Tony Abbott) Also a governor-general who reports directly to the queen on behalf of Australia (Quentin Bryce)

Governor General Peter Cosgrove Prime Minister Martin Turnbull The Governor General (R) has more power, technically, than the Prime Minister (L) since she is a representative of the “official” Head of State, her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. However, the PM plays a much larger role in law-making

The History Aborigines have lived in the region for over 40,000 years European contact began when Australia was founded by Captain James Cook in 1770; he claimed land for Britain Gold rush in the late-1800s massive (European) immigration into the region Increased population and increased exploration allowed for “Crown Colonies” to be established in the 1800s 1901: six colonies became a federation Commonwealth of Australia was established!

The Flag of Australia Union Jack flag (British) Chosen in 1901; legally made the official flag in 1954 Only flag to fly over an entire continent

Australia Today: Aborigine Culture Ceremony Rock Art

Australian Culture: Non-Aborigine Culture is heavily influenced by British colonization: Most practice some form of Christianity Official language: Australian English Pastimes also influenced by the British Still, they have things of their own! 

Uggs are made in Australia Australia has the highest rates of skin cancer in the world—partially because of a hole in the ozone layer, and partially because of the numerous outdoor activities Aussies participate in. Vegemite to Australians is what PB & J sandwiches are to Americans Rugby, brought by the British, is a very popular (and violent) sport in Australia

Famous Aussies

Celebrated Holidays Australia Day: January 26 ANZAC Day: April 26 Celebrates the first arrival of convicts on Botany Bay, near Sydney (really, the first British settlement, 1788) ANZAC Day: April 26 ANZAC= Australian & New Zealand Army Corps Honors the Australian & New Zealand soldiers who died in WWI & WWII Easter Sunday (depends) Queen’s Birthday (2nd Monday in June) Christmas: December 25 Usually celebrated on the beach (what season is it in Australia?)

New Zealand

Basic Facts: New Zealand Capital: Wellington Population: 4.4 million Is a commonwealth of Britain it is a government still connected to Britain whose participants are all equal Officially recognizes Queen Elizabeth as its monarch & Head of State—as a CEREMONIAL leader NZ ALSO operates under a parliamentary democracy and has a Prime Minister (John Key) Also a governor-general who reports directly to the queen on behalf of New Zealand (Jerry Mateparae)

Prime Minister John Key Similar to Australia, New Zealand’s Governor-General (R) holds more power than the PM. Jerry Mateparae is the first Maori person to hold this office! Queen Elizabeth is still the Head of State, but usually only in a ceremonial capacity

History Settled by Polynesians in 700s (“Maori”); created own culture James Cook actually reached New Zealand BEFORE Australia and was the first explorer to circumnavigate the area (1769) Was adopted into the British Empire in 1880 Eventually, Europeans took over  Maori impoverished

Oceania/Pacific Islands Islands of Melanesia thought to be the first inhabited during the Ice Age Migrated from SE Asia Crossed the water in canoes & small boats—lower sea levels then!

Melanesia Original inhabitants: migration around 30,000 years ago Melanesians make up ¾ of indigenous pop. of the islands Includes: Papua New Guinea Fiji Vanuatu New Caledonia

Micronesia Have mongoloid physical characteristics: Mongoloid: describes people of E. Asia Lighter skin, dark, straight or wavy hair People here generally live in coastal villages Native culture was the last to develop in this region Most islands are independent, but were colonized by USA, Germany & British Empire at one point Includes: Marshall Islands Kiribati Guam Palau Nauru

Polynesia All islands are very similar in terms of culture, language & physical appearance Physical Characteristics of natives: Mongoloid features Generally taller & lighter-skinned than Micronesians & Melanesians Polynesians responsible for the stone statues on Easter Island Includes: Tonga Pitcairn Hawaii New Zealand