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moomba — is the name of a carnival held annually in Melbourne from 1955. One of its distinctive features is a procession of floats etc. through the streets of the city. The term is popularly regarded as being an Aboriginal word meaning let s get together… … Australian idioms
Melbourne Moomba Festival — /ˈmumbə/ (say moohmbuh) noun → Moomba Waterfest …
Moomba — For the town in South Australia, see Moomba, South Australia. for the restaurant see Moomba (restaurant) Moomba is Australia s largest free community festival and one of the longest running festivals in Australia. Held annually in the city of… … Wikipedia
Moomba Waterfest — /ˌmumbə ˈwɔtəfɛst/ (say .moohmbuh wawtuhfest) noun a festival held annually in Melbourne; includes a variety of cultural and sporting activities, the majority of which take place alongside or on the Yarra River. Formerly (1955–2003), Moomba… …
festival — /ˈfɛstəvəl / (say festuhvuhl) noun 1. a periodic religious or other feast: the festival of Christmas. 2. any time of feasting; an anniversary for festive celebration. 3. a public festivity, with performances of music, processions, exhibitions,… …
Melbourne International Comedy Festival — The Melbourne Town Hall serves as a hub for the MICF, as well as a venue for many performances. The Melbourne International Comedy Festival (MICF) is the third largest international comedy festival in the world and the largest cultural event in… … Wikipedia
Melbourne International Film Festival — MIFF logo Location Melbourne, Australia Founded 1951 … Wikipedia
Melbourne Food and Wine Festival — Launched in 1993, the annual Melbourne Food and Wine Festival is one of Victoria’s hallmark events. Each March the festival celebrates Melbourne and Victoria’s vibrant food and wine culture. 2012 will celebrate the 20th year anniversary of the… … Wikipedia
Melbourne Writers Festival — The Melbourne Writers Festival is an annual literary festival held in the Australian city of Melbourne. Contents 1 History 2 Past International Guests 3 Past Local Guests 4 … Wikipedia
Melbourne International Arts Festival — Melbourne Festival (formerly Melbourne International Arts Festival) is a celebration of dance, theatre, music, visual arts, multimedia, outdoor and free events held for 17 days each October in a number of venues across Melbourne, Australia.… … Wikipedia
Melbourne Queer Film Festival — The Melbourne Queer Film Festival, or MQFF, has been running continuously since 1991 [1] [2]. It is the oldest queer film festival in Australia and one of the oldest queer film festivals in the world. It is arguably the largest, or at least the… … Wikipedia
