Broomes Pearl Heritage Showcased At Shinju Matsuri, The Festival Of The Pearl.

“Harvested during a cruise of Willie Creek Pearl Farm, the chatty guide dips his arms into a sky-blue estuary where cultured pearl beds are strung…”

"... Broome is still deeply connected to the pearling trade, and not just as the local adornment of choice. Each September, Shinju Matsuri – Japanese for ‘festival of the pearl’ – bridges the town’s heritage with present-day descendants."

Find out more about the Willie Creek Pearl harvest and Shinju Matsuri, the 'festival of the pearl'.

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