Every time we slip into a new season, I look forward to what it has to bring.
When it comes to spring, I think of festivals and events. It's a real time for Mandurah to shine as the weather warms up and the days get longer.
The City of Mandurah has announced a makeover of the Stretch Arts Festival, with the new-look Mandurah Arts Festival taking place over the first three weekends of November.
The festival will celebrate Mandurah's art, culture and community by sharing the stories of its people through different mediums across 15 projects.
One part of the festival I'm really looking forward to is the 3D Art Installations on the pavement near the Mandurah Visitor Centre on Mandurah Terrace, and at Blue Gatehouse at Mandurah Ocean Marina.
Visit Mandurah has commissioned Australia's most highly-awarded pavement artist, Jenny McCracken, to create impressive 3D illusions people can pose with.
It really has to be seen to be believed and is a great way to entertain and engage visitors and get them to share their photos on social media, promoting our wonderful city.
If you love all things India, you will love Confluence: A Festival of India in Australia, coming to Mandurah for two days in November.
At the heart of Confluence is Words on Water, featuring yoga and bollywood dance workshops, film screenings and a writers' dialogue inspired by the Jaipur Literature Festival - the world's largest literary festival.
We've already seen successful events this spring including last Sunday's free Mandurah Children's Festival which saw the foreshore come alive with interactive workshops, activities, a dress up competition and live entertainment to celebrate National Children's Week.
A huge success once again was the Wearable Art Mandurah Exhibition which wrapped up at Contemporary Art Spaces Mandurah at the end of September with visitors able to view revolutionary works of art up close and hear from the creators.
The end of September also saw over 100 artists descend on Mandurah for the outdoor painting festival Plein Air Down Under.
Our region's rich and vibrant arts, culture and history scene is drawing more and more visitors whether it be through Aboriginal stories and traditions, pioneering history, local arts and crafts, talented artists, stirring performances and exciting events such as the ones I've mentioned here.
To all attendees, have a fabulous time.
Pat Strahan is Visit Mandurah chairwoman.
