H120 Blog 3 - Cultural Icon

Explanation:

This image depicts my cultural heritage - an Australain heritage.

The Australian flag: this is one of the national symbols of the nation and it is used to identify my country

The British flag: most Australian's ancestors originally came from Britain, mine came from Northumberland

The Aboriginal flag: the Aboriginies have had a huge impact on Australian culture just as we have had a huge impact on them

The convict symbol: many Australians have decended from convicts who transported from Britain

Aboriginal art: Aboriginal culture has influenced Australian culture to a large degree

Australia Day photograph: most Australians are proud of their heritage and every year on January 26 celebrate Australia Day

Uluru: this landmark is one of the most significant in the Australian outback - Australia is known for its diverse landscapes, from deserts to beachs to rainforesets

Eureka flag: this was the symbol for the Eureka Stockade Rebellion, although this rebellion was a military failure it lead to many personal and political benefits for Australians

Sydney Harbour Bridge: this bridge was one of Australia's biggest architectural achievements, Australians has become quite fond of its bigger structues (e.g. Harbour Bridge, Sydney Opera House, and even the Big Pineapple, the Big Banana etc.)

Australian Olympic Team: sports play a huge part in Australian culture, even the earliest settlers played sports

Photograph of the sun and kangaroos: Australia has some of the harshest weather in the world; it also has a number of animals that can only be founded in the wild here

Coat-of-arms: the Australian Coat-of-arms is the official symbol of Australia

'Rising sun' ANZAC badge: this is one of the symbols of the ANZACs, Australia's heritage has been significantly shaped by the 'ANZAC legend'

Boxing Kangaroo: this is a national personification of Australia frequently seen on popular culture, it appeared as early as 1891

References:

• Ahoy Images n.d., Uluru, image, http://ahoy.tk-jk.net/Images/Uluru.jpg [Accessed November 13, 2009].
• Australian Native Blog n.d., Aboriginal flag, image, http://blog.australian-native.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/aboriginal-flag.gif [Accessed November 13, 2009].
• Baliddynasty n.d., Australia Day, image, http://www.balidynasty.com/assets/images/newsletter/australia-day.jpg [Accessed November 13, 2009].
• Boys Brigade Australia n.d., Australian Coat-of arms, image, http://boys.brigadeaustralia.org/gallery/Web_Pages/images/158_1153828727.jpg [Accessed November 13, 2009].
• Curious Animals n.d., Kangaroos, image, http://curiousanimals.net/wp-content/uploads/2007/09/the-2d2d20kangaroo-2d2d20hop-2d2d2c-2d2d20australia-2d2dsmall.jpg [Accessed November 13, 2009].
• Flags and Anthems n.d., Eureka flag, image, http://www.flags-and-anthems.com/media/flags/flag-eureka-stockade.gif [Accessed November 13, 2009].
• Flickr n.d., Sydney Harbour Bridge, image, http://farm1.static.flickr.com/124/340594805_0df90143fc.jpg [Accessed November 13, 2009].
• Gipsland Monash n.d., Aboriginal art, image, http://www.gippsland.monash.edu.au/groups/discovery/kids/webquests/aiodq/image/aboriginal_art.jpg [Accessed November 13, 2009].
• Gruntsview n.d., Rising sun, image, http://www.gruntsview.org/anzac.jpg [Accessed November 13, 2009].
• Harris, G n.d., Boxing kangaroo, image, http://www.glennharris.com.au/catalog/images/OUT-AY5.jpg [Accessed November 13, 2009].
• Mostly Media n.d., British flah, image, http://mostlymedia.files.wordpress.com/2008/05/50004british-flag-posters.jpg [Accessed November 13, 2009].
• Overseas Immigration Printing n.d., Australian flag, image, http://www.overseas-immigration-printing.com/australia/Australia-flag.jpg [Accessed Novemer 13, 2009].
• Rupert ID n.d., Australian map, image, http://www.rupert.id.au/maps/aust-s.gif [Accessed November 13, 2009].
• SU Water Polo n.d., Olympians, image, http://www.suwaterpolo.com/Pics/ausjuniors.jpg [Accessed November 13, 2009].
• Willetts, J n.d., Convict symbol, image, http://www.jenwilletts.com/convict%20arrow.jpg [Accessed November 13, 2009].