For or Against Australia Day! (2025 Sydney Australia)

Australia Day: a day of celebration, reflection, and, for many, controversy. In this video, we take a walk through Circular Quay in the heart of Sydney's CBD to capture the diverse opinions surrounding this national holiday. While some people celebrate with parades, barbecues, and fireworks, others are using the day to reflect on the painful history of colonization, dubbing it “Invasion Day.”

Throughout our walk, we talk to locals – both for and against Australia Day – to hear their perspectives on whether this day should be celebrated or reimagined. From solemn ceremonies recognising Indigenous Australians to the debates about the ongoing impact of British colonization, we explore the complexities of this day that means something different to everyone.
Is Australia Day truly a celebration of national pride, or should it be a day of mourning and reckoning? Join us as we navigate the conversations and tensions surrounding this significant date in Australian history.

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