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What embracing the Australian culture means

What embracing the Australian culture means

When you think of Australia, what comes to mind? Are you picturing a warm day spent on a beach? Perhaps you are taking a road trip while a kangaroo or koala crosses in front of you? These are the stereotypes people think about when picturing Australia. This is also a lesson in what not to do. Experiencing Australia is about speaking to the people that live there and participating in various events. So, next time you’re planning a trip out to Australia, embrace the culture. Only by embracing it will you appreciate the country and its people. Some factors to keep in mind are staying open-minded, spending time in the country while being engaged and considering the outcome of doing so.

Stay open-minded
When embracing a new culture, and depending on where you are traveling from, there will be a culture shock. Even if the culture appears to be similar, it’s not. Every country has their history and traditions. The exciting part of embracing new cultures is learning along the way. One of the most important things to keep in mind when learning about a new culture is keeping an open mind. In your mind, work out what you believe in, and accept that strangers may and will believe in something different. Be understanding of new cultures. Everyone is different, so acceptance is at the forefront of keeping an open mind. Moreover, do not stereotype. Do your research, talk to people and make an effort to learn.

Understand that everyone is unique
As previously mentioned, understanding that everyone is unique is tied to being open-minded. To expand on what this means – everyone has a different way of living life. This not only applies to every person individually but culturally. One’s beliefs and values will affect what someone considers to be the norm. It is through traveling to another country or living in another country that people can see this difference materialized beyond a computer screen. Visiting Australia, you will talk to people and experience an environment unlike anywhere else in the world. Go into a new country knowing that everything will be different, as it will be a great new experience for you. The humour is different, companies are different, people are different, and the air itself is different.

Activities to do in Australia
Participate in cultural events and talk to people. As part of visiting a new country, one of the things that people often do is go on scenic road trips as it is beneficial to grow one’s appreciating of the environment. Rent a car and visit different areas within a particular region. In addition to this, talk to people. For instance, immerse yourself in Australia’s Aboriginal experiences. Dating back to at over 50,000 years, the Aboriginal culture in Australia is rich. Attend festivals and even get a local guide that will teach you about the culture. There are so many different activities to choose from; you’ll have to map out your trip by region and go from there. Consider an aquatic experience while in Australia. For instance, swim with wild dolphins (with a knowledgeable tour guide). You will grow to appreciate the aquatic life as a result of doing this. Your options for activities are limitless.

Spend time there
The only way to truly understand a culture is to immerse yourself in it. When in Australia, head to Newcastle, book an accommodation with Wallsend Apartments and spend your time during the day participating various cultural events, as well as talking to people. The good thing about this accommodation is that it is good for both short term or long term visits. Considering comfort, you’ll want an equipped kitchen, free Wi-Fi, a place that is family friendly and more when visiting a new place. As soon as your accommodation is booked, spend most of your day outside. By spending time in Australia, you will learn the country’s politics and humour, not to mention slang. When it comes to politics, understanding what the latest news is will help you become more knowledgeable of its people. Keep a notebook on you where you can jot down the day’s events. Did you hear a good joke? Write it down. Have you participated in an Australia holiday or cultural tradition? Write that down too. Perhaps you’ve eaten some traditional Australian meals? You know the drill by now.

The outcome
There’s more to embracing a culture than fun and games. Australia has been the example throughout the article, but learning about and embracing any country’s cultural diversity will benefit people all around the world. Consider the issue of human rights. People throughout the world have human rights. Whether those rights are upheld or stamped on may unfortunately vary. People are born free and with equal rights. Talking to people in another country while living there, or even on vacation, will open up people’s minds when it comes to an understanding of each other. Only by mutual respect and understanding can human rights be upheld. If in Australia, do your research on human rights in the country. After all, knowledge is power. The more knowledge you have, the smarter you will be. Only by increasing one’s awareness can people make a change, as well. Consider everything this article has mentioned and be open to learning something new.

Embracing another culture will also lead people to care about that particular culture. Keeping a closed mind and eye does not foster a caring environment. Although Australia was used as the frame of reference for this article, these rules apply to any country. The world is a big place, with many different cultures and events happening all at once. Add different time zones to the mix, and something happens every second. Whether that’s good or bad, it’s up to everyone to stay informed. After all, with the Internet at your fingertips, you can find out what is happening halfway across the world at any given moment. Stay informed and embrace new cultures by visiting them. You’ll be surprised at what you can learn along the way, and the appreciation you will grow.

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