The end of 2009 brought with it some very special Broome excitement. I know, you're saying 'what could be more exciting than Christmas?'....and I would have agreed with you, but read on and you'll find out what changed my mind.
1. The opening of Bran Nue Dae
The Bran Nue Dae screening, including special VIP Pindan red carpet, was held at Sun Pictures. Broome was buzzing as it welcomed Ernie Dingo, Jessica Mauboy, Missy Higgins (who's often a local up here anyway), Dan Sultan and Nigali Lawford - who celebrated with the locals who were involved and/or appeared in the movie. A free public performance was held before the screening. There was much fun and dancing on the street!
2. The Pigram Brothers played a pre-Christmas gig.
A very special local event, which unfortunately I got left at home for! It was a bit past my bedtime afterall!
3. Cyclones
Cyclone Laurence! Yes! Our first cyclone experience. It was all very exciting, although it seems the locals are very chilled out about cyclones and cyclone warnings! Mum had our emergency kit prepared well before we actually had to! It got to a 'yellow alert', which I think means 'prepare for the cyclone' and where were we? We'd arranged a Pork Bun and Steamboat festival with the Collins/McDonalds!
Nothing was going to stand between us and a feast!
Here's Anna and Tully preparing the homemade Wontons! YUM!
4. Red skys
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