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Social Profile Food & Drink Restaurants and hotels serve trout from the streams and lakes of the Snowy Mountains. Beef and lamb come from the farmlands surrounding Canberra. The variety of cuisine available in Canberra is impressive, with over 300 restaurants offering food from all corners of the world, from Austria to Zanzibar. Nightlife Despite the daytime orderliness, nightlife is actively promoted by the large range of pubs, restaurants, nightclubs, acoustic venues and jazz, piano and wine bars. There are many film shows and a boutique casino. Shopping A wide range of goods, including Australian arts and crafts, is available from department stores and specialist shops. Galleries and museums are often open outside normal trading hours. Shopping hours: Opening hours for most stores in the city are 0900-1730 Mon-Wed and Fri, 0900-2100 Thurs, 0900-1700 Sat. Special Events For further details of special events taking place in Canberra, contact Canberra Tourism & Events Corporation (see Contact Addresses section). The following is a selection of special events occurring in the Australian Capital Territory in 2005: Jan 26 Australia Day Tribute Performance. Feb 10-20 National Multicultural Festival. Feb 19 Canberra Symphony Orchestra Annual Prom. Feb 25-27 Royal Canberra Show. Feb 27 Tropfest, short film festival. Mar 12-21 Canberra Balloon Fiesta. Mar 13 Shannon's Wheels Expo. Apr 8-17 Canberra & Region Heritage Festival. Apr 9-10 Canberra Marathon. Apr 25 Anzac Day, Campbell. Apr 28-Jun 8 11th Canberra International Chamber Music Festival. May 2-15 Innovation Festival, showcasing the latest in technology and design. Jul 15-Oct 9 National Sculpture Prize & Exhibition. Aug 13-24 Australian Science Festival, Canberra. Sep 17-Oct 16 Floriade, Australia's Celebration of Spring, Acton. Nov 8-18 Vintage Cellars National Wine Show of Australia, Mitchell. |