Today was a public holiday in Brisbane because of the Royal Queensland Show - commonly called "the Ekka" (from "Exhibition"). The Exhibition grew from the formation of the National Agricultural and Industrial Association of Queensland in 1875. The Show is a regular event in towns and cities across Australia. Similar shows, called "Field Days" in New Zealand, were fun to go to because of all the interesting farm animals and things on display. Here in Brisbane their are also races on during the Ekka, and women take the opportunity to dress in fancy hats.
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