The first Bendigo Easter Fair was held in 1871 and is used to raise money for charitable causes. The first fair was considered such a success that it has been held every year since, making Australia's longest continuous running festival. The Festival is held every Easter.
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One tradition for this festival is the Bendigo Chinese Associations 'Awakening of the Dragon'. The ceremony is unique to Bendigo. A lot of noise is required with the explosion of of firecrackers to awaken Sun Loong who will slowly rouse himself from his year long slumber to walk in the Gala Parade.
Nikon D300, Nikkor 18-200mm f3.5-5.6 @ ISO 200, 32mm f4.0, 1/1000 sec
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A gripple wire joiner on a fence
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Nikon D300, Nikkor 105mm Macro f2.8 @ ISO 200, 105mm f16, 1/100 sec
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Nikon D300, Nikkor 105mm Macro f2.8 @ ISO 200, 105mm f8, 1/400 sec
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