Open to all the young people
from 16 to 35 the International Youth Forum will be held in the beautiful
town of Goulburn (2 hours south of Sydney and one hour from Australia’s
capital Canberra) from the 10th to the 14th of July 2008 as part of
the Days in the diocese for the Archdiocese of Canberra/ Goulburn.
Ideally located, the International Youth Forum hosted
by Canberra/ Goulburn diocese and animated by the Emmanuel Community
promises to provide a program that will be jammed packed with plenty
to do! Workshops, international guest speakers, prayer time, music
& drama with Mass and Adoration daily to mention just a few, plus
the opportunity to meet others from all over the world!!
The Forum is a time to prepare our hearts and minds
for the pilgrimage that WYD is, allowing ourselves to receive all
God wishes to give us. It will be an opportunity for youth from all
over the world to gather together in faith and prepare both spiritually
and practically for World Youth Day in Sydney 15th –21st July
2008.
Don’t forget the fun!!! With a real aussie
bush dance and BBQ, bon fires and the like. Young people from all
over the world are participating (with translations available) together
with many local Aussie youth!
Staying with local families, international guests
will be welcomed in true Aussie hospitality and have the opportunity
to participate in local cultural events, sight-seeing as well as see
beautiful Australia flora and fauna including kangaroos and koalas.
Ideally situated within easy reach of Sydney, Canberra, the South
Coast and the Snowy Mountains — the Goulburn District combines
the benefit of city services with a country lifestyle.
As Australia’s first inland city, Goulburn is incredibly rich
in heritage and a regional rural centre. The seasons are distinct
with hot dry summers, followed by spectacular autumn colours, traditional
cold climate winters greeted by the white-as-snow lambs of the coming
season of renewal when Goulburn bursts into blossom. October is traditionally
Lilac Time in Goulburn but the city’s gardens are also abloom
with roses around November and March each year.
The arts are also alive in Goulburn with a thriving cultural community
of performing and traditional artists. There are attractions and activities
suitable for anything from a short break to a much longer holiday
taking in the natural beauties of the district and its entire heritage.
