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Every year on January 26 there are mixed emotions … some Australians celebrate, some mourn, while others choose not to mark the day at all. ![]()
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For Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, today is a solemn day, a day to remember what has happened so it never happens again, and also a day to celebrate our culture which, in spite of our history, has endured. ![]()
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Today, let us all pay our respects to those who lost their lives, families and connection to country and culture, let us acknowledge our champions, both Aboriginal and not, who work to make the future better for our young ones, but most importantly, let us celebrate our amazing culture and our country – tell our stories, sing our songs, pass on our knowledge so that no one ever forgets that this always was, is, and always will be, traditional Aboriginal land.![]()
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Yabun Festival is the largest one-day celebration of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture in Australia. It takes place on 26 January and returns to Victoria Park (and surrounding venues) in 2022. First held in Waverly in 2003, this will be Yabun’s 20th year anniversary.![]()
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In 2022, there are three ways to get involved with the celebrations:![]()
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🧍 – Attend Yabun in person at Victoria Park, Broadway.![]()
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📺 – Tune into the Yabun Stage, Corroboree and Speak Out via Yabun.org.au from anywhere in the world.![]()
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📻 – Listen to the action directly on Koori Radio 93.7fm or via the Koori Radio app.![]()
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Yabun is following a strict, covid-safe format. Visitors will need to check-in using the Service NSW app and apply social distancing/hand hygiene methods to keep themselves and others safe.![]()
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Yabun is completely free but relies on donations to ensure the event can continue to go ahead, if you can support us please donate or purchase merchandise here: ![]()
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bit.ly/SupportYabunFestival 👕
Yabun Festival | Celebrating Culture
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Gadigal Information Service proudly presents a major celebration of the survival of Aboriginal cultures and identity at the Yabun Festival, held at Victoria Park in Camperdown each year on the 26th of…
Sutherland Shire Council![]()
is hosting a wonderful community event on the evening of January 25th![]()
at Burnum Burnum reserve at Woronora.![]()
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There will be a sunset cultural ceremony at Burnum Burnum Sanctuary from 6pm.![]()
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Wander around the beautiful Sanctuary and enjoy a summer’s evening with the family. ![]()
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Graham Avery, a has offered to take small groups around the grounds to show them Native plants in the Sanctuary![]()
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Bring a picnic and a rug or small fold up chair.![]()
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We look forward to you all joining us together as Aboriginal Elders share their stories and culture. ![]()
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Enjoy traditional dance, music and learn through the yarning circle.![]()
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There will be a specially curated light display at Woronora, Burnum Burnum Sanctuary, from 6pm-10pm. (This will be on from January 25-30)![]()
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We acknowledge and pay respect to all Aboriginal Elders past and present. We acknowledge the Dharawal speaking Elders, past and present of the Gweagal, Bidjigal, Worongerrigal, Norongeragal and Targarigal clans as the traditional owners of the lands of the Sutherland Shire, the place of our own lives, homes and community.