MATHOURA has been promoted to hundreds of people in China thanks to two locals.
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Anne Robertson and Sharnie Celli have been busy introducing Chinese residents and tourists to the things that make Mathoura great at a cultural event in Guangzhou, China.
They were showcasing the Mathoura speed shear and chainsaw competitions, along with Mathoura’s popular Bra Fence which raises funds to help cancer sufferers with transport expenses incurred while seeking treatment.
Hundreds of locals and tourists flocked to the Australian cultural and educational experience in China earlier this month.
Anne and Sharnie's photographs provided an insight into life here, depicting the world’s largest stand of red gum forests, the Murray River and our pastoral industry.
“We promoted Mathoura, showing other countries, including China, what we have on offer for visitors and how we fundraise,” Anne said.
“There is hope eventually that they’ll have Australian shearers over there shearing for them.
“It’s a great feeling to know all of the hard work we’ve been doing has gone international now.”
The opportunity to showcase Mathoura came from former local, Gerard McCormick, who is also exhibiting his Cottontail Wines and Academy based in Wagga.
“It was very busy and each day, we had something to do,” Anne said.
“We stepped way out of our comfort zone to travel somewhere we had never been. At first it was very overwhelming but we worked it all out and ventured out on our own a few times.
“I learnt there is a big wide world out there full of many opportunities. You just need to take the steps and get out there and see how the other half live.
“The best part was sharing the experience together, meeting new people and experiencing a new country and what it had to offer.”
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