Category: Cultural Observations

澳洲生活中對社區、職場、社會等文化觀察與紀錄

Following in the footsteps of the zoo's staff, a visit to the Sydney Taronga Zoo (centre): staff observation notes, service as a microcosm of culture? (2025.5.26)

Taronga Zoo

Continuing from my previous post on my overall impressions of Taronga Zoo, this time I would like to talk about the experience of my visit from a perspective closer to the visitors and staff, sharing a few of my observations in the zoo that are worth borrowing from, including observations and recommendations on ticketing, interactions between zoo staff and visitors, and reflecting on the relationship between service and culture that I have observed in the workplace.

First time at Sydney Royal Easter Show 2025: Local Charm, Lots of Fun!

Sydney Royal Easter Show

It was my first time attending the Sydney Royal Easter Show, and what surprised me most was the diversity of the programme. From agricultural competitions, animal shows and craft markets, to floral competitions, woodworking skills, rides and parades, the whole event was like a well-planned village carnival. You can get up close to the animals and see the spirit of many of the workers on display. However, without the Taiwanese flavour of the stalls, something was missing. Overall, this 100-year-old event gave me a deeper understanding of the cultural values of rural Australia.

【澳洲飲食故事】01: Lamington

Lamington

某個下班午後回到Ettalong Beach，點了杯冰拿鐵與一塊Lamington蛋糕，開啟一段屬於澳洲的悠閒時光。這塊看似平凡的甜點，其實是經典澳洲美食，背後有著多種傳說故事與歷史意義。從總督命名到法國廚師的巧手創作，它代表的不只是味蕾享受，更是澳洲多元文化的縮影。每一口，都是對在地文化的細膩品味。

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