June 2 is the founding day of Australia

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June 2 is the founding day of Australia

 June 2 (for 2014) is the official holiday celebrated every year in one-third of the territory of the state of Western Australia - Foundation Day in Australia. The state is famous for not switching to summer and winter. Officially, the founding day is celebrated here on June 1, but traditionally the festivities fall on the first Monday in June. The people of Western Australia take their history very seriously and know their roots very well. Because they have a foundation day. On June 1829, 1, the first settlers on the west coast ended their voyage from Britain to the Green Continent, a colony on the Swan River. They arrived aboard the Barque Parmelia, commanded by Captain James Stirling. The strong wind did not allow the travelers to set foot on the shore for several days, and they explored their new place from the water. Although they officially landed later, June 1 was the founding day for residents of the western part of the country. Western Australia today is home to 200 million people of 170 different nationalities, 100 languages ​​spoken and almost 2 different religions. Let us remind you that January 26 is another important holiday on the Green Continent - Australia Day.