Sydney Winter Festival has been running for three years now and it is a wonderful addition to the city. In Sydney it seems that when the weather gets cooler, people tend to hibernate. They go out way less than Melbournians who seem to have Winter socialising perfected.
This festival is a fab way to celebrate life even when its freezing.
A huge ice skating rink is situated first in Bondi and then in the middle of the city, during July and August. Reminiscent of New York or Amsterdam, it gets people experiencing Winter activities rather than only the usual Summer beauty of the beaches.
The rink is surrounded by food stalls from around the globe and a traditional European winter feast isn't complete without a warm mug of Glühwein, Mulled Wine.
Step off the ice rink and succumb to the wafting scent of woodfired pizza and there is pasta made from scratch and Italian desserts as well.
Dutch Poffertjes, similar to a pikelet and about the size of an Aussie 50 cent piece.Traditionally Poffertjes are served hot with butter and icing sugar. Or you can decide between maple & golden syrup, honey, lemon, jam, chocolate sauce and fresh cream and cinnamon.
French Crêpes, sweet or savoury, are cooked to order.
Argentinean BBQ, Swiss Gourmet food, Waffles, German food, the list goes on. What ever you do step off the rink and get yourself a free Chai Latte.
There are some wonderful events to behold during the Winter Festival so check updates on the website. Last Winter they had Ice hockey games and Figure skating.
Until then, get ready to get your skates on! read more