Easter Vibes: Processions, Seafood, Yacht Race

0:00Australians kicked off Good Friday with a mix of solemn church services, seafood feast, and outdoor adventures nationwide. Folks head up cathedrals in Brisbane, Sydney, and Melbourne for processions tracing Jesus' final steps, reflecting on Easter's deeper meaning during. This public holiday, meanwhile, in Sydney's fish markets, crowds lined up at 5 a.m. for the freshest prawns, oysters, and lobster, doubling usual orders for family. Lunches. Sunrise ritual for many, like one Wollongong local who's done it 15 years straight, even if hubbies go off-script on the shopping list. Churchgoers shared how these gatherings bring unity amid world chaos, praying for those in need, with more services planned for Easter Sunday. In Melbourne, hundreds walked a two-hour route through the city, stopping at 14 spots to ponder the crucifixion story. Up in Queensland, the 78th Brisbane to Gladstone Yacht race launched, covering 308 nautical miles of the coast.

1:00This second oldest race in Australia started as a mates challenge in 1949, with favorable winds expecting all boats in by Sunday. Night including a 122-year-old entry. As the long weekend rolls on, expect those Easter vibes to build with beach views of the yachts' impact pues, keeping the holiday spirit alive, coast to coast. Stay informed with Sydney News Today, AI Powered Updates, I'm Corey with the story.