Cultural Links
Australia is now culturally linked to the rest of the world due to the diverse backgrounds of migrants. These cultural links includes the different forms of entertainment, arts, values and beliefs, traditions, education and lifestyles.
Australia has its own unique Aboriginal culture and also has a mixture of global influences. Australian
culture has been influenced by migrant cultures from over 30 different countries. It is a multicultural country, opened to Asian cultures like Japanese, and also to Western countries such as the US.
AUSTRALIA AND THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
Cultural links between USA and Australia was stronger after the Second World War as Americans came out as the dominant global economic power and was in a good position to export their culutral products to the world, including Australia.
American cultural influences overpowered the British cultural influences and projected further into Australian lifestyles through 'popular culture'. American entertainment altered the way we spent money, entertained, dressed and socialised ourselves. Many American films and television programmes present American people in American settings and American rock and roll music, such as Bill Hailey's Rock Around the Clock, became popular in Australian lives.
Australian cinemas and televisions were dominated by American films as their film making technology was the world's most advanced. This meant that they could create high-quality films at a faster rate than other countries. Also, American films had a big budget and great resources, which in turn, attracted famous actors.
The convenient, pre-prepared American-styled food also reached out to Australia in the 1960s and was popular with women who didn't have much time to prepare a full meal. Fast food chains in Australia were influenced by America's Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) and quickly altered Australia' eating habits.
AUSTRALIA AND JAPAN
After the 'White Australia Policy' was dropped, Australia became a multicultural country, welcoming non-European nations. This allowed Australia to culturally link with Japan. Australia and Japan signed the Basic Treaty of Friendship and Cooperation in 1976, which promoted mutual understanding and exchange for the benefit of both countries. They inspire and adapt each other's entertainments, arts, traditions, and even exchange in tourism and education.
Japanese entertainment began to flow into Australian culture, which included films, music and games. Japanese animes and dramas became popular in Australia at around the 1960s. Anime conventions, like SMASH!, and manga stores are popping up in Australia as well. Japan is also taking influences from Australia such as by using Australian landscapes, actors, and the english language. Moreover, Modern Japanese music are incorporating more and more English words in it. J-pop was also rising in popularity in Australia for the past century, especially since PSY's Gangnam Style came out, Asian pop just keeps getting more popular. Japanese games are also influencing and being modified to a more Australian base. An example of this is the Batsu Game, translating to Punishment Game, which is basically any simple games with a punishment for the loser. To make this suit Australian culture, the punishment is usually taking shots or a dare.
Australia has taken Japan's major religions, Shintoism and Buudhism, in. It was brought in with the flood of Japanese people migrating to Australia when the 'White Australia Policy' was dropped. Japanese temples and shrines were built all around Australia. Australians have recognised Japanese beliefs of Kami, the Shinto deities and their belief in sacred places in nature. Meanwhile, Japan was also building on Western cultures such as Christianity and Catholicism. Since Australia is a multicultural country, the Japanese had also adapted to Muslim and other religions.
Japanese traditional food were adjusted into Australian lives. Traditional Japanese food like sushi, wagashi and bento boxes were all liked upon in Australia and was taken in almost immeadiately. Their convenient and creative ways became popular and adored. Japanese restaurants, takeaway shops and supermarkets open up around Australia. In addition to Japanese shops opening, Australian shops add Japanese products such as their lunch boxes, desserts, and drinks. Australian food like macadamia nuts, cheese and honey are also popular in Japan. Fruits and vegetables that cannot be grown in Japan's climate are imported from Australia. Especially after the bombings and the nuclear plant accident in Fukushima, Japan has been importing from Australia more.
Festivals and events from Japan have been incorporated into Australian lives. In 2003, the Japan Club of Victoria represented the Japanese society of Melbourne in the Moomba parade. They combined two things from Japan's culture: wadaiko drumming and the Mikoshi, a portable Shinto shrine. Other Japanese traditions Australia enjoys is the Japanese tea ceremony, which comes from Japan's Zen Buddhism. It is ceremonially prepared by a skilled practitioner and served to a small group of guests in a tranquil setting, which Australians find relaxing after the stress at work.
Australia has accepted Japanese styled clothes and has popularised the cute Japanese fashion. Japan's cutely printed clothes and animal-inspired dresses became popular with young children. Japanese people's flawless and glowing skin also inspired Australian make up trends and encouraged people to take better care with their skin. In return, Japan has recently embraced the looks of 'halvies'. Inspired by the Australian 'White' looks, Japanese people use make-up and Australian curly hairstyles to look half Japanese-half Australian.
Japanese and Australian lifestyles are pretty different, and yet, they take in parts of each other's. Japan is a country where, traditionally, women stay at home as a housewife; cooking, cleaning and looking after children. However, with some Australian influences, Japanese women began to get out and work more. Japan and Australia embraces each other's cultural sports. Australia became even more multicultural when they introduced Japanese sports such as Kyuudo and Aikido. Japan and Australia is culturally linked through sporting competitions like the Olympic games.
Education is another way we are culturally linked with Japan. While Australians have a chance to learn the Japanese language and culture at school, Japanese schools teach English and about Australian culture. Some Japanese school have established sister-schools with Australian schools, like Motoyama Junior High School and Rowville Secondary College. This allows exchange students to from Japan to come to Australia and vice-versa, so they can further learn the different cultures of the different countries.
Australia has its own unique Aboriginal culture and also has a mixture of global influences. Australian
culture has been influenced by migrant cultures from over 30 different countries. It is a multicultural country, opened to Asian cultures like Japanese, and also to Western countries such as the US.
AUSTRALIA AND THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
Cultural links between USA and Australia was stronger after the Second World War as Americans came out as the dominant global economic power and was in a good position to export their culutral products to the world, including Australia.
American cultural influences overpowered the British cultural influences and projected further into Australian lifestyles through 'popular culture'. American entertainment altered the way we spent money, entertained, dressed and socialised ourselves. Many American films and television programmes present American people in American settings and American rock and roll music, such as Bill Hailey's Rock Around the Clock, became popular in Australian lives.
Australian cinemas and televisions were dominated by American films as their film making technology was the world's most advanced. This meant that they could create high-quality films at a faster rate than other countries. Also, American films had a big budget and great resources, which in turn, attracted famous actors.
The convenient, pre-prepared American-styled food also reached out to Australia in the 1960s and was popular with women who didn't have much time to prepare a full meal. Fast food chains in Australia were influenced by America's Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) and quickly altered Australia' eating habits.
AUSTRALIA AND JAPAN
After the 'White Australia Policy' was dropped, Australia became a multicultural country, welcoming non-European nations. This allowed Australia to culturally link with Japan. Australia and Japan signed the Basic Treaty of Friendship and Cooperation in 1976, which promoted mutual understanding and exchange for the benefit of both countries. They inspire and adapt each other's entertainments, arts, traditions, and even exchange in tourism and education.
Japanese entertainment began to flow into Australian culture, which included films, music and games. Japanese animes and dramas became popular in Australia at around the 1960s. Anime conventions, like SMASH!, and manga stores are popping up in Australia as well. Japan is also taking influences from Australia such as by using Australian landscapes, actors, and the english language. Moreover, Modern Japanese music are incorporating more and more English words in it. J-pop was also rising in popularity in Australia for the past century, especially since PSY's Gangnam Style came out, Asian pop just keeps getting more popular. Japanese games are also influencing and being modified to a more Australian base. An example of this is the Batsu Game, translating to Punishment Game, which is basically any simple games with a punishment for the loser. To make this suit Australian culture, the punishment is usually taking shots or a dare.
Australia has taken Japan's major religions, Shintoism and Buudhism, in. It was brought in with the flood of Japanese people migrating to Australia when the 'White Australia Policy' was dropped. Japanese temples and shrines were built all around Australia. Australians have recognised Japanese beliefs of Kami, the Shinto deities and their belief in sacred places in nature. Meanwhile, Japan was also building on Western cultures such as Christianity and Catholicism. Since Australia is a multicultural country, the Japanese had also adapted to Muslim and other religions.
Japanese traditional food were adjusted into Australian lives. Traditional Japanese food like sushi, wagashi and bento boxes were all liked upon in Australia and was taken in almost immeadiately. Their convenient and creative ways became popular and adored. Japanese restaurants, takeaway shops and supermarkets open up around Australia. In addition to Japanese shops opening, Australian shops add Japanese products such as their lunch boxes, desserts, and drinks. Australian food like macadamia nuts, cheese and honey are also popular in Japan. Fruits and vegetables that cannot be grown in Japan's climate are imported from Australia. Especially after the bombings and the nuclear plant accident in Fukushima, Japan has been importing from Australia more.
Festivals and events from Japan have been incorporated into Australian lives. In 2003, the Japan Club of Victoria represented the Japanese society of Melbourne in the Moomba parade. They combined two things from Japan's culture: wadaiko drumming and the Mikoshi, a portable Shinto shrine. Other Japanese traditions Australia enjoys is the Japanese tea ceremony, which comes from Japan's Zen Buddhism. It is ceremonially prepared by a skilled practitioner and served to a small group of guests in a tranquil setting, which Australians find relaxing after the stress at work.
Australia has accepted Japanese styled clothes and has popularised the cute Japanese fashion. Japan's cutely printed clothes and animal-inspired dresses became popular with young children. Japanese people's flawless and glowing skin also inspired Australian make up trends and encouraged people to take better care with their skin. In return, Japan has recently embraced the looks of 'halvies'. Inspired by the Australian 'White' looks, Japanese people use make-up and Australian curly hairstyles to look half Japanese-half Australian.
Japanese and Australian lifestyles are pretty different, and yet, they take in parts of each other's. Japan is a country where, traditionally, women stay at home as a housewife; cooking, cleaning and looking after children. However, with some Australian influences, Japanese women began to get out and work more. Japan and Australia embraces each other's cultural sports. Australia became even more multicultural when they introduced Japanese sports such as Kyuudo and Aikido. Japan and Australia is culturally linked through sporting competitions like the Olympic games.
Education is another way we are culturally linked with Japan. While Australians have a chance to learn the Japanese language and culture at school, Japanese schools teach English and about Australian culture. Some Japanese school have established sister-schools with Australian schools, like Motoyama Junior High School and Rowville Secondary College. This allows exchange students to from Japan to come to Australia and vice-versa, so they can further learn the different cultures of the different countries.