Sydney Opera House - Guyana and the Commonwealth of Nations

Greetings, everyone!! Today I will be talking information about the well-known and renowned Sydney Opera House. As you may know The Sydney Opera House is a World Heritage Site designed by Danish architect Jørn Utzon, opened in 1973. It hosts a variety of performances by the Australian Opera Company, Sydney Theatre Company, and Sydney Symphony Orchestra. Managed by the Opera House Trust, it is an iconic 20th-century building in Australia. 

I really want to go there and see amazing performances, especially ballet. Being able to see the nutcracker by Tchaikovsky in the opera house would be a fascinating experience, since I enjoy Tchaikovsky's music and also ballet (well maybe it's because I practiced ballet when I was younger).

Now, I guess that some of you might have questions about this place, so I will be answering some important aspects about the building. 

Ticket price:

The price of tickets to enter the Sydney opera house may vary. It well depend on the type of show, the location of the seats and the popularity of the events. In general, the prices for concerts and theatre plays are from 50 AUD to 200 AUD. Big productions and special events can surpass 300 AUD per seat. For guided tours the price is around 40 and 50 AUD.

Transport near Sydney opera house:

You can catch buses at circular quay, which is about a 5-10 minute walk from the Sydney opera house. Various bus routes pass through circular quay. Another option is going via train. The closest train station to the Sydney opera house is circular quay station (again) which is on the T2 Inner West & Leppington and T3 Bankstown lines. And last but not least, you can catch a ferry at the station.

Tour pricing for families:

The Sydney opera house guided tour costs around 45 AUD per adult and 25 AUD per child. For a family pass (adults and two kids) the price would be about 115 AUD. 

Sydney opera house history:

The Sydney opera house was designed by Jørn Utzon, a Danish architect. He won an international competition in 1957 to design the opera house. Jørn became known for his innovative approach to design. He has won various prestigious architectural awards, including the Pritzker Prize in 2003.

World heritage status:

The Sydney opera house was included in the UNESCO World heritage list on 28th June 2007. It was recognized for it's architectural excellence and it's cultural significance.

Sydney opera house insiders car park discount:

If you are an opera house insider member, you can save up to 20% on parking at the Wilson Sydney opera house car park. This membership comes with various perks, including discounts on parking, tickets and dining options at the opera house.

This is some of the most basic knowledge about the Sydney opera house, but if you are interested in knowing more about this fantastic place, I would recommend visiting their official website for more information: 

Commonwealth of Nations - Guyana 

Guyana is a country in South America located on the northern coast. It borders the Atlantic Ocean, Suriname, Venezuela and Brazil. The capital, Georgetown, is the most populated city. Guyana gained independence from the United Kingdom in 1966, with politics influenced by ethnic affiliations, notably the People's Progressive Party ruling from 1992 to 2015. Guyana is a lowland country with agricultural areas, home to 90% of its population, while its interior features forests, mountains, and savannas.

This country is also a member of the Commonwealth of Nations and it joined in May 26 of 1966, becoming the 24 member. Guyana has participated in every Commonwealth Games since 1930, achieving multiple medals, including gold in athletics and boxing. Notable performances include Aliann Pompey's second place in the Women's 400 metres at the 2010 Games. The Guyana National Olympic Committee was recognized in 1948.

Like most of Britain's former colonies, Cricket is the most popular sport in Guyana, and it is part of the West Indies team in the World Cup. Other sports that are popular include softball, football, rugby, netball, rounders, tennis, basketball, boxing, and squash.