Stable on the Strand
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The Strand, Townsville
The Strand is a seaside foreshore located in Townsville, Australia. It is located in the suburb of North Ward. The Strand has a view of the Port of Townsville and Magnetic Island, as well as to Cape Cleveland...
is transformed into the historic town of Bethlehem, complete with Roman soldiers, traditional craftspeople, livestock, shepherds and of course Mary, Joseph and baby Jesus.
The story
An interactive re-creation of the traditional Christmas story, Stable on the Strand is a free event for the whole family, and is fast becoming a Christmas tradition for families in the Townsville region. Christmas 2007 saw over 40,000 visitors enjoy the ambiance of Bethlehem 2000 years ago, before heading to the adjacent stage on the beach to be entertained by talented performers, including Colin Buchanan. Plenty of kid’s activities, keep the young ones entertained, while the older visitors enjoy a complimentary slice of fruitcake and cuppa.Awards
In 2002, it was awarded the honour of Townsville’s Event of the Year and the organiser Anne Harley was Townsville’s Citizen of the Year in 2006.Features
- The Stable Village - Enjoy the interactive display with the sites, sounds and smells of the era
- Live At The Strand - A program of local and visiting artists on the beach-side stage
- Hospitality Areas - Enjoy a free cuppa & a piece of Christmas cake in the cool sea breezes