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Vivid Sydney at Darling Quarter

At the heart of Darling Harbour’s Vivid Sydney celebration, Darling Quarter transforms into a must-visit spot for visitors to immerse themselves in the festival’s dazzling light displays and vibrant energy. Featuring an array of dining venues, alfresco seating areas, and Sydney CBD’s most expansive playground, Darling Quarter offers an experience that’s not to be missed during the Vivid festival. Check out Darling Quarter’s exclusive Vivid Sydney eats here.

 

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We acknowledge the traditional owners of the land which we work and, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation.

SYMBIOSIS

The cool, clear air is punctuated by the vibrant yellow of the Acacia flower, blooming en masse. Clear, salty seas illuminate the abundant life in the coral reefs, while at altitude, snow gently dusts the land. The shorter days take on a new urgency, to forage and feed; fortifying for long, cold nights. These times are hard, but will eventually give way to a warmer dawn.

EXHALATION

The intensity of heat gives way to a calmer time, and a fresh harvest of fruits, berries and roots emerge. Butterflies and birds flit between flowers, simultaneously drinking the nectar and delivering the pollen which will, in time, reignite a new cycle of emergence. This peaceful time is illuminated by beautiful, golden sunsets, slowly retracting as the long, cool nights draw in.

SENESCENCE

The hottest part of the year brings with it extremes. Scorched land cracks open in desperation for the deluge of rain that storms will eventually, inevitably bring. These storms churn the rivers and creeks, igniting feeding frenzies among hungry fish. This is a harsh, unsettled time. Many won’t survive. But with endings, come new beginnings.

EMERGENCE

Cold winds make way for warming air, while gentle rains cleanse and replenish the land. The buds of the Waratah redden, and before long they bloom, heavy with nectar. This long-awaited nourishment gives way to a cacophony of life; new, flourishing; and old, reawakening. All emerging to celebrate this time of plenty.