Opera House celebrates 40 years

More than 16,000 people gathered at the Sydney Opera House on Sunday to celebrate its 40th birthday. Source: AAP

WHEN architect Jon Utzon designed the Sydney Opera House, his family didn't foresee how iconic it would become for Australia.

Now, more than 40 years later his son Jan Utzon joined 16,000 people at its steps to celebrate its birthday on Sunday.

Mr Utzon said it was wonderful to see so much enthusiasm for his father's creation.

"It's wonderful to be here," he said in a statement.

"My family had no idea that the Opera House would be such a fantastic icon for the city of Sydney."

Speaking at the event - which included a performance by Jimmy Barnes and the presentation of an oversized cupcake - Minister of Tourism George Souris said the house's value was incalculable, attracting 8.2 million visitors each year and providing an epicentre to the nation's performing arts.

"It is the people's house. It is not only the people's of Australia, it belongs to the world," he said.

The CEO of the house Louise Herron said they were now working on turning the next decade into something just as memorable as the last 40 years.

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