March 12 is Canberra
March 12 is Canberra day, and marks the foundation of the city of Canberra, the capital of Australia. In 1913, the city was chosen as the administrative center of the country, following a dispute between Sydney and Melbourne over which should be the capital. This data symbolizes the importance of Canberra in the Australian political and cultural scene.
The city was designed by architects Walter Burley Griffin and Marion Mahony Griffin and is characterized by its modern architecture, vast parks and Lake Burley Griffin, which serves as a central point for various activities and events.
Canberra Day is celebrated with a series of cultural events, parades, festivals and artistic presentations, attracting both local inhabitants and tourists. Also, it is an opportunity to reflect on the development of the city and its evolution as a political and cultural center of the country.
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