I’d expect the shortest day of the year to also be the coldest, with the coldest season of the year spreading out equally on both sides of it.
I’d expect the shortest day of the year to also be the coldest, with the coldest season of the year spreading out equally on both sides of it.
In Australia, the term “country” can also mean which Aboriginal land you’re on. Sort of equivalent to an American saying which Native American tribe’s “nation” they’re in, I think.
Reading again, that makes much more sense, thanks!
Yeah, it’s actually extremely common here in Australia. Major sporting events and other special occasions are often opened with a “welcome to Country” ceremony, performed by an Indigenous Elder.
Smaller events, from the weekly City Council meeting to radio programmes to some Australian Twitch streamers, will often include an “acknowledgement of Country” made by a non-Indigenous person. A simple statement like “I would like to acknowledge the Yuggera and Turrbal people who are the traditional custodians of the land on which we are gathered, and pay respects to their Elders past, present, and emerging.”
Keep an eye out, if you’re interested, for the opening ceremony of the Brisbane 2032 Olympics. Or any other sporting events that might come to your attention that are located in Australia.
That’s interesting, indeed! I’ll keep an eye out!