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WEB SITE OF THE COCOS (KEELING) ISLANDS TOURISM ASSOCIATION
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COCOS (Keeling) ISLANDS
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ANNUAL EVENTS & HOLIDAYS During the year, as well as the traditional events such as Easter, New Year, Christmas etc, Cocos hosts a number of unique events. These include the annual Lagoon swim, where competitors swim from Home Island across the lagoon to West Island. Individuals or teams may enter and whether you are a serious contender or wish to join in with the Hash House Harriers (who always seem to get themselves disqualified for one thing or another), everyone has a load of fun. It finishes in the evening with dinner and presentations to the winners and boat drivers. Other unique events are the mid-year Cocos Ball, quiz nights, Music & Wine festival, Ardmona Cup and Cocos Olympics. All visitors are encouraged to join in with these festivities and activities. Exact dates vary from year to year. Please check with the Cocos (Keeling) Islands Tourism Association before booking for particular events. Don't forget visitors to the Island are also welcome to participate in the School Fete, Sports Carnival and concert events.
LINK
TO LAGOON SWIM 2008 |
CALENDAR
OF EVENTS - 2010 |
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| January 26th 2009 | Australia Day festivities |
| February 19th | Membership Drive (all clubs) |
| March 27th | Annual Cocos Islands Lagoon Swim. Friday 27th Food Night and swim briefing will be held. The actual swim will take place on Saturday 28th. Presentation and BBQ at the Club |
| April 4th | Celebrate "Act of Determination". Actual public holiday: 6th April |
| April 4th | Easter Sunday Easter Bunny at Scout Park |
| April 25th | Anzac Day. North Park lunch and two-up at the Cocos Club. Public holiday 26th April |
| May 15th | Kidz Quiz Night |
| June 19th | Mid Year Ball |
| July 24th | Beach Party and Gymbi-cali Food Night |
| August 20th | Shave for a Cause - Cocos Club |
| September 25th | AFL Football Grand Final Sponsors Box |
| September 26th | Music, Art & Wine Festival. Yabu Band ? World ARC Yacht Race |
| October 15th | Player Review |
| October 16th | Ardmona Cup.. CLICK HERE to see the highlights from 2009 |
| October 30th | Halloween |
| November 1st | Melbourne Cup Calcutta |
| November 2nd | Melbourne Cup Champagne Breakfast |
| November 26th | Motown Party ~ Movember |
| December 11th | Farewell Dinner |
| December 12th | Children's Christmas party and Carols by Candlelight. Held at Scout Park |
| December 31st | New Years Eve celebrations at Scout Park. Come and join in the fun of celebrating New Year Cocos style. |
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Children's Christmas party celebrated at Scout Park |
| ISLAMIC CALENDAR OF EVENTS (The Islamic calendar is ten or eleven days shorter than the Christian calendar; events occur during different months each year) |
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| Hari Raya Haji | Huge celebrations which include jukong races and feasting. Everyone welcome. | 16th November 2010 |
| Hari Raya Puasa (Ramadan) |
For one month food & water is allowed only after sunset and before sunrise prayers. | 10th September 2010 |
| Islamic New Year | Islamic New Year | 7th December 2010 |
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The children of Home Island celebrating
Prophet Mohammad's birthday |
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