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Go Troppo with us as we celebrate life and the arts in tropical Australia!Once upon a time that phrase was thought of as being a consequence of living in the tropics - especially for "colonials" from other, milder climates of the world. People would go a little strange, their social structures, dress standards and conduct would relax a little...and restrictions would fall away as they embraced the "joie de vivre" that was their new, daily life. Today in tropical Australia we enjoy all the modern amenities that go with a progressive society. But there is no denying that, almost from the moment that one steps off the aircraft in Cairns, Darwin or Kununurra, that difference in tempo begins to relax us with every breath of warm, humid air. So it is that artists thrive in this atmosphere of relaxed, friendly and casual existence. The unconventional is tolerated and creativity actively encouraged. This encouragement extends to various levels of government, business and philanthropy, which may provide competitive funding opportunities for individuals and groups to develop their visions. Go Troppo Arts Festival is a community event which seeks to include all artists and artforms of the region...music, theatre, writing, film, visual art, sculpture and craft...in a celebration about life and art in the Australian tropics. The inaugural Go Troppo Arts Festival will be held in 2008 from October 17 to October 26...and your involvement would be warmly welcomed! Perhaps you would like to help to build the festival by being a participant (group or individual artist or volunteer helper) - by contributing much needed funds - or just by coming to enjoy yourself. There is a contact form accessible from the navigation bar to the left of this page. Please feel free to let us know how you would like to be involved.
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