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Thursday, October 31, 2013

Giveaway - Taste of Melbourne + Paris to Provence Festival Tickets

The weather in Melbourne is getting better and better. Combined with daylight savings, it makes for very pleasant days and night. That means it's a great time for food festivals. Coming up, there's two great food festivals that I can't wait to attend. Luckily, I've been offered free tickets to both festivals that I want to give away so that you can attend the festivals and enjoy them too.

Taste of Melbourne

The first festival is Taste of Melbourne. This year it will again be held outdoor at Albert Park. I love the outdoor aspect and had a great time last year.

Where: Pelican Lawn, Albert Park
When: Nov 14-17, day and night sessions

Paris to Provence

Image courtesy of Spice & Soul

The second festival is Paris to Provence. I haven't been to this before and am greatly looking forward to it. I love French food and culture so can't wait to experience a small snippet of it. I'm sure a few croissant and macarons will cross my path.

Where: Como House and Garden South Yarra
When: Nov 22-24, day sessions

GIVEAWAY

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COMPETITION CLOSED

Thank you all so much for entering. I really enjoyed reading all your wonderful stories. Accept my apology as I thought I had posted the winners the day after the competition closed but I must have not hit send. Anyway, the winners are below and have all been contacted and the tickets sent out to them.

Winners are

Taste of Melbourne - The dream world and Luke Marshall
Paris to Provence - Rose, Patrick Tong, Moni

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2 x Double Passes to Taste of Melbourne 2013 (Thu, Fri, Sat or Sun sessions)
3 x Double Passes to Paris to Provence 2013 (Friday session only)

5 winners will each win a double pass for either festival.

HOW TO ENTER
Just leave a comment. You can write about anything. Maybe you've been to either festival before? Maybe you have some good tips? Or maybe you have a dish that you loved or are looking forward to trying?

Make sure there is a way for me to contact you. If I can't get in contact with you within 2 days, I will redraw the prize as I need to urgently send out the tickets to you.

Conditions of Entry
- Anyone can enter. One entry per person. You can transfer the prize to friends or family.
- Competition closes November 3rd 9pm AEST. The winner will be announced on the following day and published on this same post.
- The winners will be randomly drawn.
- I will contact the winners directly to get your address to send the tickets.
Posted by thanh7580 at 10:14 PM

74 comments:

  1. Moni10/31/2013 10:29 PM

    Oh I love food festivals! The boyfriend and I are running City to Sea on Nov 17th, so what better way to prepare ourselves than eating our way through Taste of Melbourne, or better yet, rewarding ourselves with some Parisian food!

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  2. Anonymous10/31/2013 10:31 PM

    I really want to go for the Paris to Provence !!! Haven't been and definitely want to go experience the love for french food and culture! (: CROISSANTS! yes please!!

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  3. Anonymous10/31/2013 10:31 PM

    i love food and i would love to go to the festivals!

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  4. Jia10/31/2013 10:40 PM

    I eat, to live, to love!

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  5. Lauren10/31/2013 10:47 PM

    Ohhh, this would be such a great opportunity for me to tick some restaurants off!! I can't even explain the joy I'd get out of trying all these delicious foods ^.^ many of them have been on my list for a while. Either way, I leave myself with no choice but to go. 9500480@student.swin.edu.au

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  6. Unknown10/31/2013 10:54 PM

    I would LOVE to go to Melbourne Taste Festival. To be out in the sun, with good food, good company and good beverages! What more could one want

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  7. sophie10/31/2013 10:57 PM

    oh how much fun we had last year at the taste of Melbourne festival! I ate so much food! congratulations on reaching 10k followers!!
    from sophie :)
    ferme_tabouche@hotmail.com - that's French, do you know what it means? I once yelled it at a pastry as a child!

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    1. thanh758010/31/2013 11:05 PM

      Thank you. Haha I just looked it up, so funny. Why did you tell off the pastry? Was it looking at you funny. ;-)

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  8. mel@all.wrapped.up10/31/2013 11:10 PM

    The idea of both food festivals is making me salivate. And the poor uni student in me would love to experience the Paris to Provence festival, in lieu of actually been able to go the France.

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  9. jess10/31/2013 11:25 PM

    oh I really want to go for the Paris to Provence Festival!! can't wait to see the snail eating race!!

    kiszlynn@gmail.com

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  10. Winni10/31/2013 11:32 PM

    would be a great motivation for exams... or reward
    eat to live, live to eat
    especially in the most liveable city in the world!
    winnichau@hotmail.com

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  11. lisaluo10/31/2013 11:40 PM

    Would love to check out Taste of Melbourne :D
    The entire lineup sounds really good, really want to try dishes from St Crispin and Albert Food & Wine :)

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  12. Just Keep Eating10/31/2013 11:52 PM

    I was lucky enough to experience the Paris to Provence festival a few years back and I still remember the Cafe Vue's duck pie I tried there! If you do go I definitely recommend you try out the pie as it was simply divine and to this day I can still remember it! I'm really looking forward to seeing demonstrations from Philippe Mouchel as I'm a huge fan of his restaurant PM24 but more than that I'm so excited for the French cuisine that will be awaiting.

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  13. Jayne10/31/2013 11:55 PM

    My cousin and his wife can use these as dates. They have a little toddler and I know while itty bitty is super adorable, the parents can use a day out. Lol!

    Jaynetinkers@gmail.com

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  14. Katie11/01/2013 12:04 AM

    I've got some friends in Melbourne who would love a pass to either festival. Gifting the tickets to them would spread some good karma my way.

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  15. The dream world11/01/2013 12:14 AM

    I would love to visit the place that I missed last year by 1 hour :)

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  16. alvelia11/01/2013 12:20 AM

    Can't get enough of any food or multicultural festivals. I love living in Melbourne.

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  17. Charlie11/01/2013 12:30 AM

    I'd love to go to either festivals, as I've never been to a festival before (other than one I worked at and didn't get the opportunity to check out). Always want to go to Paris, it shall happen one day! Last exam on the 11th Nov, can't wait till exams are over. Adventures are on hold till then. :(

    amuhlhan@gmail.com

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  18. The Bakeanista11/01/2013 9:32 AM

    Love that picture you took at Taste of Melb last year!!! (Now that I've praised you, come on you gotta pick me as a winner!) Let me win so I can go get fat and happy! Look forward to seeing you there, my friend... with these tickets! :P

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    1. thanh758011/01/2013 9:35 AM

      Flattery and emotional blackmail. You be good haha. Let's cross our fingers.

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  19. RMIT Newintstudents11/01/2013 11:23 AM

    I'd like to do Paris to Provence. I already have tickets for the Taste of Melbourne.

    newintstudents@gmail.com

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  20. RMIT Newintstudents11/01/2013 11:26 AM

    hey leaf how did you get the tickets?

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  21. Nits11/01/2013 12:50 PM

    I haven't been to either of those before, so I'd love to visit either and try new things.

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  22. Anonymous11/01/2013 1:57 PM

    It will be a great welcome back to Melbourne present for me :D
    Thanks for the opportunity to win. Love ur foodporns.

    eil_lim@hotmail.com

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  23. Jesselyn11/01/2013 2:46 PM

    Haven't been to Taste of Melbourne in the outdoor setting so would like to check that out

    jesselynlim@hotmail.com

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  24. Ling11/01/2013 6:41 PM

    Went to Taste of Melbourne last year and really enjoyed eating outdoors in the sun, would love to visit Paris to Provence this year!

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  25. Jasther11/01/2013 9:53 PM

    Have not had the chance to attend either festivals before and they look amazing! Would be a great end-of-university present as well!=P Melbourne has always had awesome food before and i'm sure we would not be disappointed!
    Love following you on Instagram too btw! If i don't get the chance to attend the festivals, i'll enjoy it through the pictures! =)

    jasther@gmail.com

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  26. sarayh11/01/2013 10:05 PM

    Would love to go to Paris to Provence, just booked tickets to Paris for next year and this would be a great taste of what we have in store! (first time ever going to Europe). Can't wait for all the yummy food!

    sarahvtran [at] hotmail [dot] com

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  27. xoxo11/01/2013 11:55 PM

    I've always wanted to go to Paris. :) A sunset walk down the Seine, macaroons at the top of the Eiffel Tower.

    anastasiastarz@gmail.com

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  28. Anonymous11/02/2013 7:30 AM

    Love your blog. Would love the chance to enter to win Taste of Melbourne ticket, fingers crossed! - Celeste celeste.tong1@gmail.com

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  29. Anonymous11/02/2013 7:36 AM

    I went last year and would love for my daughter and her friend to experience and celebrate great food and enjoy the atmosphere, hopefully they will get some cooking tips to help out Christmas this year :)- Patrick

    1patricktong@gmail.com

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  30. Anonymous11/02/2013 7:39 AM

    Hope to win Taste of Melbourne:)

    It would be the best opportunity for my partner and I to celebrate her new job, enjoy good food and make new friends (bonus to be able to meet you!)

    Luke

    lukebmarshall@hotmail.com

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  31. stephaa11/02/2013 9:29 AM

    I remember going to the Paris to Provence festival with my Year 12 French class after our exams - such a great experience and always good food!! Haven't been in 2 years now...

    (stephanie,kha@live.com)

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  32. Unknown11/02/2013 9:34 AM

    I've just dropped chemistry to major in French! Would love to check out the Paris to Provence. My favourite saying it 'mangez bien.' I love that the French saying isn't " live well " but " eat well." It sums up my love and passion for food! Would also love to check out Taste of Melbourne. It's my first year here (:
    sophie.florance@gmail.com

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  33. Anonymous11/02/2013 9:42 AM

    Paris to provence is stepping into a magical garden of fabulous food, entertainment and all things French.
    Nsavage@outlook.com

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  34. DRCS11/02/2013 9:58 AM

    j'aime la nourriture!!

    david@foodmatters.com.au

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  35. Unknown11/02/2013 10:14 AM

    Cheese!

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  36. Kym11/02/2013 10:19 AM

    Paris to Provence has Paisienne Patés! So much yummy food in one spot.
    Where would you rather be? Seriously!

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  37. Anonymous11/02/2013 10:59 AM

    As a closet Francophile, I adore almost anything French. Sipping a bol de cafe au lait and dipping my morning croissant into it is a superb memory.
    rose@grahammercer.com.au

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  38. Anonymous11/02/2013 11:39 AM

    Without a doubt that Paris to Provence will be nothing short of amazing. Same with the Taste of Melbourne festival, who wouldn't enjoy being outdoors, trying out new foods, and being surrounded by people who love food as much as you do.
    thuy.chau@live.com.au

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  39. Unknown11/02/2013 12:34 PM

    I'd love to go to the Paris to Provence festival with my partner to celebrate our 5th year anniversary. Our first anniversary was in Paris. We spend the day eating every single pastry we could find.

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  40. Belinda P11/02/2013 4:24 PM

    Oui Oui! Pick me for Paris to Provence s'il vous plaît! I went last year and it so Frenchy so Chic and I would love to have another rendevous at Como House this year. You will love the atmosphere and the gorgeous French homewares and antiques for sale but most of all you will love the food. Fromage, macaron, canele, crepes, bread, pastries, cooking demonstrations and oh did I mention the salted caramel spread? Ooh la la. rbprinzen@yahoo.com

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  41. Anonymous11/02/2013 6:16 PM

    Great givaway! I too am excited for daylight savings and these festivals! I'd love to check out Taste of melbourne to sample some of the city's finest fare :) -Adele adelemuleta@hotmail.com

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  42. Anonymous11/02/2013 8:54 PM

    Great opportunity to celebrate great food Melbourne has to offer @ taste of melbourne! Would love the chance to experience not only culinary delight but with great company and experts!- Laura lauraaaaaaaaa1@gmail.com

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  43. Anonymous11/02/2013 8:59 PM

    Would love to check out Taste of Melbourne and sample all the unique great dishes from prominent Melbourne restaurants! Thanks for the opportunity! Sholto
    SSholtomay@gmail.com

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  44. Unknown11/02/2013 9:52 PM

    I'm always hungry for food opportunities!

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  45. Anonymous11/02/2013 10:07 PM

    J'adore fab food, culture, Melbourne and France, and would love to share either of these experiences with my beautiful mum, who is also a bit of a Europhile. It seems my basic use of French is leading me towards the Paris to Provence festival. Merci and bon appetite! Kristin. E: kristl3@hotmail.com

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  46. Unknown11/02/2013 10:43 PM

    Looking forward to this, my daughter absolutely loves everything French. What a great festival before our trip to paris

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  47. Anonymous11/02/2013 11:01 PM

    Would love to take my granddaughter to go to the taste of melbourne!
    Gail
    grandmotherm1@gmail.com

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  48. Anonymous11/02/2013 11:03 PM

    This is an awesome opportunity for my gf and I to broaden our food horizon at the Taste of Melbourne.
    Jarrod
    1jarrodhawks@gmail.com

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  49. Anonymous11/02/2013 11:05 PM

    Love your blog, love your generosity in creating this competition. Would like to put my name down for Taste of Melbourne :)
    Michelle
    mm.michelle.michelle.mm@gmail.com

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  50. Anonymous11/02/2013 11:15 PM

    So Frenchy
    So Chic,
    So would love Paris to Provence tix,
    So please pick me!
    Merci Merci Merci!

    Cindy
    cindyliu_@hotmail.com

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  51. Anonymous11/03/2013 8:42 AM

    Would like to win Taste of Melbourne and bring my gf to eat till we drop!
    Judy
    judynguyen31@gmail.com

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  52. Anonymous11/03/2013 9:06 AM

    Looking forward to win tickets to T.O.M for my parents, they will be over the moon!

    iv.why.soup@gmail.com

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  53. Anonymous11/03/2013 9:43 AM

    My husband and I would love the chance to experience Taste of Melbourne!
    Rita
    rita.dimauro12@gmail.com

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  54. Anonymous11/03/2013 10:27 AM

    Taste of Melbourne Sounds awesome, would love to go with my dad.
    Lexi
    leximarshall2011@hotmail.com

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  55. Anonymous11/03/2013 12:03 PM

    I've never been to a food festival before and now definitely want to go experience how the atmosphere and lifestyle is! Plus try out a bazillion types of yummy food! i love baking and desserts so encountering sweet stalls and events will be like heaven!! Hopefully the dessert stores in south yarra do something epic!!! ill be a happy girl!
    Jenny
    jenniees_@hotmail.com

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  56. leticia11/03/2013 12:05 PM

    I had my first kiss with my now boyfriend, on top of the eiffel tower while I was on exchange. How corny right!!?? But very romantic!!! We're planning on going to the French festival to be immersed in French culture and remember our time in Paris!
    Leticia
    leticiabakingdelights@gmail.com

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  57. Anonymous11/03/2013 12:13 PM

    It would be great to be able to taste great food from amazing Melbourne Rest at the taste of melbourne!
    Bianca
    E: 1.bianca.dtm@gmail.com

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  58. Anonymous11/03/2013 12:22 PM

    Hi Thanh i would love to enter to win Taste of Melbourne, Ty.

    Daniel
    i.m.daniel.a.a.a@gmail.com

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  59. Anonymous11/03/2013 1:39 PM

    Oh my gosh! My Mum would die of happiness to attend Paris to Provence! She lives in Auckland where there are no such festivals and her love of all things French is insane. She's hoping I'll marry a French man so she'll have half French grandchildren. See?! And the day the festival starts, November 22nd, is her birthday! This would make one crazy lady very, very happy.
    pennydanvers@gmail.com

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  60. NINA11/03/2013 2:34 PM

    WORKING HARD FARMING OUTBACK YOU SEE.
    THE ONLY GREAT FOOD HERE IS ON T.V.
    NEED SOME LUXURY.
    IN MELBOURNE ON 15th NOVEMBER I COULD BE.
    SURE HOPE THE "TASTE OF MELBOURNE" TICKETS COME TO ME.

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  61. Dale Reardon11/03/2013 5:17 PM

    Hi,

    Would love to attend the Paris to Provence Festival as love French food and culture, especially champagne!

    Dale.
    0420277457

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  62. Anonymous11/03/2013 6:51 PM

    I have lived in Melbourne 1 year today! and havent been to either of these festivals and would love it!
    Anna - strettonanna@hotmail.com

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  63. Anonymous11/03/2013 7:11 PM

    I've never been to a food festival before and would love to go to this years Taste of Mel, especially seeing all your awesome instagram pics.

    jenniferrrrr_@hotmail.com

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  64. Lee Lin11/03/2013 7:45 PM

    Won't mind going to either one so let's hope I win some tickets!


    ll_voo@yahoo.com

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  65. Anonymous11/03/2013 7:53 PM

    Would love to go to either - I've never been :)

    Helen
    hsmithersmail@gmail.com

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  66. Unknown11/03/2013 9:55 PM

    Both festivals sound great!
    I would love to go to either one :)
    Linh
    Linh.p.shine@gmail.com

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  67. Theresa11/04/2013 10:45 PM

    I'd love to check out Paris to Provence for the first time!

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  68. Anonymous11/04/2013 11:11 PM

    I only just read about This festival on d matt n jo f.book page! I'm Craving raclette. ..since I got bk from my trip in April!

    let me spend on that n b lucky last to win! :)
    stef.seq@gmail.com

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  69. Anonymous11/06/2013 3:00 PM

    Our little 7 year old singer loves France and Paris so much, her dream is to go to Paris one day, to learn the language and to sing there! Her room is all about Paris, her stationary, everything! We love it as well because of her, and we are sooooo looking forward to visit French Festival in Melbourne this year, and to make is family tradition visiting it every year with our two little girls! :-)

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  70. Anonymous11/07/2013 4:35 PM

    I love to have a Taste of Melbourne!
    joseng02@yahoo.com.sg

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  71. Anonymous11/07/2013 4:44 PM

    I love to have a "Taste of Melbourne".
    Josephine - joseng02@yahoo.com.sg

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  72. Unknown11/11/2013 8:15 AM

    so many great festivals in Melbourne!

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