Commonwealth Day

[Guest]

March 12 - The Second Sunday of March each year is Commonwealth Day and it is celebrated in London and here in the ACT with a Multi-faith and multi-cultural celebration.

The GG attended last year and again this year - I am a member of the organising committee - the theme was The Commonwealth: Connecting Cultures.

HE Quentin Bryce meets some Solomon Island dancers.



Some African drummers



and the Indian dancers perform.

[Zuiko]

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Great pictures Terry. It's sad to reflect that Commonwealth Day passes almost unnoticed in Britain.

[Guest]

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The Queen and many other members of the Royal Family, ambassadors and High Commissioners attended - or are attending your celebration right now a similar event in Westminster Cathedral.

We have based our celebration on the one that happens there.

But agree media coverage is quite mediocre.

[Guest]

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Those are stunning captures, Terry - the best I've seen from you.

The first of HE Quentin Bryce, our Governor General is a knockout.

[Guest]

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The contrasting skin tones made both shots tricky to capture and you managed it well.
If I have any critique to offer, it is that the suit could use a brightness adjustment.

[Guest]

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Thanks Mark - BTW I just had to add this pic.

The Woden Valley Choir is made up of 45 girls and 1 boy - his mum will love thios pic with the GG..

[Guest]

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Truly excellent, Terry.

Now the suit is just right without burnt out highlights.

Thanks for posting these VIP shots.