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Sydney Opera House celebrates 50th birthday with light show and free tours

Sydney Opera House
Former architect and tour guide Peter Sekules poses for a photo at the Sydney Opera House in Sydney,... Former architect and tour guide Peter Sekules poses for a photo at the Sydney Opera House in Sydney, Australia September 29, 2023. REUTERS/Alasdair Pal/File Photo
Sydney Opera House
Former architect and tour guide Peter Sekules poses for a photo at the Sydney Opera House in Sydney,... Former architect and tour guide Peter Sekules poses for a photo at the Sydney Opera House in Sydney, Australia September 29, 2023. REUTERS/Alasdair Pal/File Photo

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On Friday, the Sydney Opera House celebrated its 50th birthday with a laser performance that will illuminate the famous structure. On October 20, 1973, Queen Elizabeth II formally inaugurated the Opera House, one of the best architectural works of the 20th century with 10.9 million annual visitors.

On Saturday, when Robin Fox, an Australian audio-visual artist, lights the building with a light show, it will be visible to the public for the first time in eight years. Thirty-seven thousand visitors are anticipated on Saturday.

In a post on X, formerly known as Twitter, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese stated, “A symbol around the world and a national treasure turns 50.”

“Happy Birthday to an Australian icon.” Jorn Utzon from Denmark was chosen out of 233 concepts submitted for the 1956 Opera House international design competition.

The building was supposed to be finished four years after its construction in 1959. Still, it took 14 years after Utzon left his position owing to a change in administration, disagreements over the design, and unexpectedly high construction expenses.

In 2007, the Sydney Opera House was included on the UNESCO World Heritage List.

In conclusion, the 50th anniversary celebration of the Sydney Opera House was a spectacular occasion that celebrated this renowned building’s beauty. The magnificent light show and no-cost tours proved the Opera House’s dedication to promoting its rich history and culture. As we look back on this significant occasion, it is clear that the Sydney Opera House will continue to awe and inspire future generations, reinforcing its status as a representation of outstanding architectural design and cultural importance.


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