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Monday, March 30, 2020

Shinju Matsuri’s 50th Anniversary event postponed to May 2021




In response to the COVID- 19 crisis we have made the decision to postpone the 50th Anniversary of Shinju Matsuri to May 2021.

The 50th Anniversary event next May It will still feature signature elements of the usual Shinju Matsuri Festival including the Sunset Long Table Dinner, Floating Lantern Matsuri, taste journey Makan Dulu and celebratory art installation.

To celebrate Shinju Matsuri’s 50th Anniversary event, local artists Jacky Cheng, Jody Loaring, Michael Torres and Tomoko Yamada will join forces with international artist, Lisa Foo, to create a largescale installation at Town Beach that explores the theme of ‘Home’.

“We are all really looking forward to the 50th Anniversary Celebrations. The artist group will keep collaborating and creating to ensure the work truly captures the spirit of our wonderful community and unites everyone after this very challenging time.” Jacky Cheng – Broome Artist

Shinju Matsuri President Chris Maher said, “Despite the postponement, we are still working hard to plan a fantastic 50th Anniversary celebration event for both visitors and the Broome community. Holding Shinju Matsuri in May will allow us to kick start our tourism season and showcase our beautiful town to holidaymakers once more.”






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