Australian Geographic

Mowanjum Festival

6 July, Derby, WA

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EXPERIENCE THE vibrant world of the Worrorra, Ngarinyin and Wunambal people at one of WA’s biggest celebratio­ns of Aboriginal culture.This July, the Mowanjum Festival celebrates its 19th year, annually drawing in a crowd of thousands from all around Australia.The festival features more than 200 Aboriginal performers of all ages, free workshops including ochre painting and didgeridoo playing, plus the rare chance to witness the deeply moving revival of traditiona­l Aboriginal dances that tell stories of the Mowanjum people. For further details, visit: mowanjumar­ts.com/festival

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