澳大利亚国庆日

上週五，1月26日当天，澳大利亚欢庆澳洲国庆日。

澳大利亚国庆日是纪念 1788 年1月26日第一批从英国来澳洲的移民。这被认为是澳大利亚走入现代化国家的开端，当时引入的司法制度，直至今日依然适用，影响甚远。

澳大利亚国庆日是澳大利亚庆祝我们国家、文化和历史成就的重大日子，这个日子更是用以教育年轻的下一代，我们的价值观以及澳大利亚因何而伟大。澳大利亚的价值观是包容，对来自不同背景的人敞开友善的双臂，公平的对待彼此，尊重法律，支持民主的政府及帮助需要帮助的人。

在澳大利亚国庆日这伟大的日子裡，我们不但感恩所拥有的美好，更致力追寻让澳洲更加美好的方向，使我们的未来永远充满希望。

英文版/English version

Celebrating Australia Day

Last Friday, 26 January, Australians celebrated Australia Day.

Australia Day is held on the anniversary of the arrival of the first settlers from Britain, on 26 January 1788.  This is considered to be the start of the modern Australian nation, and the start of the system of law which still applies in Australia today.

Australia Day is a day for Australians to celebrate our country, culture and achievements, and to teach younger generations about the values that make Australia a great place to live.

Australian values include being open and welcoming to people of goodwill from many different backgrounds, treating each other fairly, respecting the law, supporting democratic government and helping others.

Australia Day is a time to appreciate the good things we have and to look for ways to make Australia an even better place to live in future.