Backstreet Boys Kung Fu, Brazilians, and chalk art

Was hanging out around the city on Sunday, around Darling Harbour specifically. Touristy as Sydney may be (Matt's observation), it's pretty cool to live in the middle of a busy city for a change

Some highlights from the day:

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Koreans were having a party, ostensibly with the purpose of raising awareness of Korea and attracting visitors. To aid in this, they put on a show, that could best be described as a cross between Backstreet Boys an Kung Fu. A group of Korean martial artists were doing a weird mix of dance and kung fu moves, all set to some pop-style music, to much consternation of the audience. You just can't make this stuff up.

Backstreet Boys move

Immediately followed by a Kung Fu move

Even their managers looked confused

Some other highlights included "Korean Pottery Lessons", and rapidly appreciating price of Kimchi.

Brazilians, in the meantime, were having their own party nearby. I couldn't tell exactly what the reason for celebration was, but since when do Brazilians need a reason for partying anyways. Also, I have discovered that Brazil has clearly taken an unorthdox approach to international diplomacy:

Not to be outdone by foreigners, there was also a local sidewalk chart show going. The art ranged from creative:

to downright bizarre:

Fun time was had by all :)

More photos at http://picasaweb.google.com/olegace/SydneySep23