The Citizen (Gauteng)

Azzies celebrate love of ‘utes’

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Deniliquin – Thousands of revellers have flocked to the rural Australian town of Deniliquin in a rowdy celebratio­n of their love of utility vehicles and the outback, with whip-cracking and bull-riding contests among the highlights.

The Deni Ute Muster, which celebrated its 20th anniversar­y at the weekend, is the biggest festival of its kind in the world.

It draws about 20 000 revellers and 6 000 utility vehicles – known locally as “utes” – from across the vast continent to the small town of Deniliquin, about 700km southwest of Sydney.

The two-day event has outlasted other festivals held in Australia by embracing the nation’s rural heritage, including the ubiquitous ute commonly used on farms.

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