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Featuring some of Australia's most eminent First Nations artists, the Cairns Indigenous Art Fair will be packed with talks, tours, award ceremonies, live performances, art exhibitions as well as cultural demonstrations over four days.
WHEN: July 10-13; ciaf.com.au
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If you're planning a trip to Broome, consider visiting during the Shinju Matsuri festival. The 16-day event celebrates the town's unique multicultural and pearling history with a spectacular program of parties, parades, performances and feasts.
WHEN: August 23 to September 7; shinjumatsuri.com.au
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Friendly water fights erupt on the streets of Thailand to mark the Thai New Year or Songkran in April. While April 13 is the country's official New Year's Day, celebrations continue for two more days, making it a festival worthy of anyone's bucket list.
WHEN: April 13-15; tourismthailand.org
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