There is something special about being in town during a festival like Mona Foma.
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There is a buzz in the air and people are out and about, enjoying their day, week or weekend.
For the past two years, Launceston has been the home of Mona Foma, and all the weird, wacky and wonderful things that come with it.
Art is a very subjective medium, and I can't profess to be a connoisseur by any means. Often, high art does go over my head, particularly when it appears to have little meaning or context.
Mona Foma has some weird and wacky events, it is a splinter festival from the vibe you get from the MONA museum itself.
But that's the thing - you don't have to "get" art to enjoy Mona Foma.
The beautiful thing about this festival is that there is something for everyone, from the Architects of Air daedelum luminarium to the giant puppets of King Ubu taking over the Cataract Gorge.
Although, those puppets do personally give me the creeps (but I definitely don't do puppets, clowns or mannequins, so don't take it personally King Ubu).
There are even events like guided meditation at the Fairy Dell in the Gorge, for those of us who are looking for a slightly different festival experience. But what is most magical about this festival, isn't really the wacky events, it's the way it brings the Launceston community together.
Strolling around, the sense of community is palpable, as is the buzz from the number of people, locals and tourists, who are here to enjoy the festival.
It's even exciting to see the competition winner from Air Mofo, along with his 150 friends strolling around with their branded t-shirts, which badges them, special guests of the festival, for its final weekend.
Launceston has really embraced Mona Foma, which started last year, with events such as the hugely popular Man sculpture floating in the Cataract Gorge. The intersect between natural amphitheatres and location as stage pieces for the art and events has created a unique festival that only Launceston could provide, and has done successfully.
While you might not call yourself an "art person" or someone who regularly haunts art galleries, Mona Foma really is something special. And it shows the strength of the arts as a significant tourist driver of the economy.
That pull and contribution can't be underestimated. Thank you Mona Foma, let's end this one with a bang.
- Caitlin Jarvis is a senior journalist at The Examiner and acting deputy editor.