It has been a day of celebration and reflection – as people gathered to mark Australia day. Thousands lined the harbour foreshore for a spectacular show on the water and in the sky. But the day started with with contemplation and solemn ceremonies recognising Indigenous Australians.
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00:00Before the first light, a tribute to the first people to call Australia home, appearing on
00:08the sails of our most famous house.
00:13As the sun rose on a sunburned country, crowds gathered at Bondi Beach and Barangaroo, observing
00:19Indigenous rituals.
00:21A symbol of reconciliation on a national day with a divisive date.
00:26And by side at Parramatta, the newest Aussies sang their new anthem.
00:37As people from around the world pledged loyalty at 280 citizenship ceremonies around the country.
00:43I'm very happy and proud to receive my Australian citizenship.
00:49This is the happiest day of my life probably.
00:52This country has welcomed us with open arms.
00:55Then minutes before midday, a 21-gun salute before the Air Force turned acrobatic as the
01:04roulettes rolled in.
01:08And then the faithful ferries dashed across the harbour, setting the pace for a frenetic
01:13show before the final act.
01:19A Seahawk helicopter paraded the Australian flag across the sky as crowds gathered at
01:25Circular Quay.
01:26Some claimed there was no better place to be.
01:29This is the hub of Australia right here.
01:32The boats were in their Sunday best and spectators dressed up too.
01:37Happy Australia Day!
01:40Around 3,500 people are expected to gather outside the Opera House tonight for the grand
01:45finale.
01:46A concert featuring big-name Aussie artists including Paulini and Ben Lee.
01:52And for the first time, audience members who can't hear the music will be able to feel
01:56it through vests translating radio frequency into vibrations.