CHARM ME Step inside Old Parliament House this Enlighten Festival! For four magical nights, the Museum of Australian Democracy (MOAD) will open its doors after dark, welcoming visitors of all ages to step inside Old Parliament House and explore democracy through an evening of fun, nostalgia, and unexpected connections. Inspired by the highs and lows of love and dating, artwork by Claudia Chinyere Akole will transform the building's iconic façade into a kaleidoscope of hearts and flowers (along with the odd ballot box). DANCING IN KING'S HALL FRIENDSHIP BRACELET MAKING KARAOKE LOVE ANTHEMS GO ON A DATE WITH DEMOCRACY Choose one of five unique adventures around the building AN ACT WHA ILLUMINATIONS 8pm until late Enlighten Festival 28 February to 10 March DATE WITH DEMOCRACY FREE EVENTS 7pm - 10.30pm Friday 28 Feb, Saturday 1 March, Friday 7 March, Saturday 8 March YOU OK HUN? PUNCHING HOT 4 AEC CAN WE TALK? A SEAT SAVE ME RIDE OR DIE DEEP PURPLES Who is your... Democracy Dream Date? START: VIBRANT & DESERT REDS These colours look great on you: FOREST & EUCALYPTUS GREENS LEATHER COUCHES You wish your crush would make you a playlist with: SONGS FROM TAYLOR SWIFT'S 'RED' ALBUM AN IMPRESSIVE ATTENTION TO DETAIL AT LEAST ONCE EVERY THREE YEARS It's important that your crush is open to change: ONLY THE POWER AND THE PASSION' BY MIDNIGHT OIL SONGS FROM ANY GREEN DAY ALBUM You're extremely attracted to your crush when they have: CRAZY 4U You tend to fall hard when your crush has: A SAUSAGE AND ONION ON BREAD ONLY WHEN A DOUBLE MAJORITY OF AUSTRALIANS AGREE CHANGE? THEY LOVE A KNACK FOR CHANGE! Having a crush is fun, but you need to be on the same page about loving this or you'll get the ick: COMMITTEE MEETINGS ANTONY GREEN CRAFTING MAKING CLEVER PUNS You're going to the movies with your crush. You're hoping they'll choose: A PENCHANT FOR PARTIES TINY HB PENCILS NAPOLEON DYNAMITE THE CASTLE } BRAVEHEART Illustrations by Claudia Chinyere Akole MEMBERS' BAR DRINKS 7pm-10pm Friday 28 Feb, Saturday 1 March, Friday 7 March, Saturday 8 March The Senate You lavish in red fabrics, leather couches, and appreciate a good committee meeting. You love attention to detail and don't mind being interrogated like it's a first date. The House Reps You too have a penchant for parties, drama and a green hue. You might groan at the thought of Question Time, but the House is so much more than a politician's attempts at a cool zinger. The Voting Constitution Activism A date every three years or so suits you fine. The only catch is you can't be sure if the date will feel like a landslide victory or a total heartbreak. You're after a long-term relationship and you value setting useful boundaries. You're open to a challenge, and you don't mind taking the time to get on the same page. You too are one passionate speech away from being that friend at the party. You're ready to turn that passion for change into a full blown romance! MOAD Museum of Australian Democracy at Old Parliament House MOAD MEDIA PARTNER 2025 Enlighten Festival The Canberra Times ENLIGHTEN 18 King George Terrace, Parkes, Canberra, Ngunnawal, Ngunawal, Ngambri Country moadoph.gov.au PLS REPLY CHARM ME Step inside Old Parliament House this Enlighten Festival ! For four magical nights , the Museum of Australian Democracy ( MOAD ) will open its doors after dark , welcoming visitors of all ages to step inside Old Parliament House and explore democracy through an evening of fun , nostalgia , and unexpected connections . Inspired by the highs and lows of love and dating , artwork by Claudia Chinyere Akole will transform the building's iconic façade into a kaleidoscope of hearts and flowers ( along with the odd ballot box ) . DANCING IN KING'S HALL FRIENDSHIP BRACELET MAKING KARAOKE LOVE ANTHEMS GO ON A DATE WITH DEMOCRACY Choose one of five unique adventures around the building AN ACT WHA ILLUMINATIONS 8pm until late Enlighten Festival 28 February to 10 March DATE WITH DEMOCRACY FREE EVENTS 7pm - 10.30pm Friday 28 Feb , Saturday 1 March , Friday 7 March , Saturday 8 March YOU OK HUN ? PUNCHING HOT 4 AEC CAN WE TALK ? A SEAT SAVE ME RIDE OR DIE DEEP PURPLES Who is your ... Democracy Dream Date ? START : VIBRANT & DESERT REDS These colours look great on you : FOREST & EUCALYPTUS GREENS LEATHER COUCHES You wish your crush would make you a playlist with : SONGS FROM TAYLOR SWIFT'S ' RED ' ALBUM AN IMPRESSIVE ATTENTION TO DETAIL AT LEAST ONCE EVERY THREE YEARS It's important that your crush is open to change : ONLY THE POWER AND THE PASSION ' BY MIDNIGHT OIL SONGS FROM ANY GREEN DAY ALBUM You're extremely attracted to your crush when they have : CRAZY 4U You tend to fall hard when your crush has : A SAUSAGE AND ONION ON BREAD ONLY WHEN A DOUBLE MAJORITY OF AUSTRALIANS AGREE CHANGE ? THEY LOVE A KNACK FOR CHANGE ! Having a crush is fun , but you need to be on the same page about loving this or you'll get the ick : COMMITTEE MEETINGS ANTONY GREEN CRAFTING MAKING CLEVER PUNS You're going to the movies with your crush . You're hoping they'll choose : A PENCHANT FOR PARTIES TINY HB PENCILS NAPOLEON DYNAMITE THE CASTLE } BRAVEHEART Illustrations by Claudia Chinyere Akole MEMBERS ' BAR DRINKS 7 pm-10pm Friday 28 Feb , Saturday 1 March , Friday 7 March , Saturday 8 March The Senate You lavish in red fabrics , leather couches , and appreciate a good committee meeting . You love attention to detail and don't mind being interrogated like it's a first date . The House Reps You too have a penchant for parties , drama and a green hue . You might groan at the thought of Question Time , but the House is so much more than a politician's attempts at a cool zinger . The Voting Constitution Activism A date every three years or so suits you fine . The only catch is you can't be sure if the date will feel like a landslide victory or a total heartbreak . You're after a long - term relationship and you value setting useful boundaries . You're open to a challenge , and you don't mind taking the time to get on the same page . You too are one passionate speech away from being that friend at the party . You're ready to turn that passion for change into a full blown romance ! MOAD Museum of Australian Democracy at Old Parliament House MOAD MEDIA PARTNER 2025 Enlighten Festival The Canberra Times ENLIGHTEN 18 King George Terrace , Parkes , Canberra , Ngunnawal , Ngunawal , Ngambri Country moadoph.gov.au PLS REPLY