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12 noon to 6pm.
12.00 noon Opening Ceremony & Welcome to Country
with Harry Boyd and Dierdre Curry.
12.10-12.30pm Bundjalung Kunjiel
We are the people of the Ukerabah clan group from the Bundjalung nation. We have acquired cultural knowledge and dance from the Nunukal clan group from North Stradbroke Island.
12.40 -1.00pm Australia Indonesia Arts Alliance Dancers
The Australia Indonesia Arts Alliance Dancers present traditional and contemporary dances and music from the many, varied and colourful cultures of Indonesia. Dedicated to promoting awareness and appreciation of Indonesian culture in Australia, the AIAA Mission is to preserve traditions, create new art forms and to share the rich and exotic sights and sounds of our nearest neighbour.
1.10-1.25pm Classical Indian Govardhana College
Originally from the East Indian state; Orissa, Odissi is one of the eight classical dance forms of India. It is particularly distinguished from other classical Indian dance forms by the importance it places upon the tribhangi.
1.35 – 2.20pm Hello Africa Drumming Workshop
Learn to drum with the dynamic drumming sensations, Hello Africa.
As a group they will lead you through a drumming workshop that will have your hands moving to the rhythm of tribal African beats and your smile a broad as their own. Everyone welcome, there are plenty of drums to try.
2.30 – 3.00pm – Krishnaya Kuchipudi
Classical Kuchipudi style of Indian dance from the Southern state of Andhra Pradesh. Kuchipudi originated from a village named Kuchilapuram and was derived many centuries ago through Bhakti or devotion to the Gods, predominately Lord Krsna. Dance is still the major activity of Kuchilapuram to this day.
Kuchipudi is a fast, graceful and ecstatic Art form that tells stories from scriptural books like Srimad Bhagavatam and Ramayana , using hand gestures (mudras) descriptive lyrics and rhythmic footwork.
3.05 – 3.25pm Auntie Bakoi from the Torres Strait Island
Auntie Bakoi, a respected elder provides a unique insight into the culture of the Torres Strait Islands through a dance that depicts significant elements of their way of life.
3.3o- 3.40pm Hoopla Circus
Watch as these bendy youth twist and turn, jump and tumble in unison. A spectacular presentation choreographed to music by Susie Cardiff and her infamous circus troupe.
3.55 – 4.15pm Soolaba Trio
Indian sitar, Esraj and songs.
4.20pm – 5.00pm Curly Cousins
Sunshine, Coco and Miss B delight and inspire audiences both young and old with their rich harmonies, uplifting arrangements, multi-instrumental talents and audience interaction. Using a range of acoustic instrumentation – from marimba to melodica, guitar to cavaquinho, washboard to kazoosaphone – the Curly Cousins introduce melodies and rhythms from a broad range of music traditions, within a fun and familiar context.
Guided by a desire to encourage the creative spirit in children, the Curly Cousins capture the imagination of everyone who is young at heart. Experience the Curly magic!
5.10 – 5.30pm Bhangra & Giddha
Bhangra was born as a folk dance to celebrate the warm harvest festival in Punjab, the northern state of India, and also in Pakistan. While it ushered the joyous month of harvest, it filled the air with sounds of drums, vocals and claps. This high energy dance is primarily a male dance, but in this day and age the dance is done by both men and women.
Giddha is Punjab‘s most famous folk dance for women. In Giddha, the women enact verses called bolis, folk poetry, and dance with a clapping rhythm. The subject matter of these bolis includes everything from arguments with the father-in-law to political affairs. The dance rhythm is set by the dhols and the distinctive hand claps of the dancers. These days, people associate Giddha with Bhangra. Giddha is very popular item at festivals like Teeyaan, where women and girls celebrate the coming of the monsoon season.
5.30pm – Dragon Parade accompanied by the Children of Unity.
5.45 – 6.00pm – Lokoda
Lakoda Robideau – Dakota/Anishinabe Native American will be sharing some traditional songs of his People. Lakoda will be supported by friends on the Wind Warriors Powwow Drum. www.facebook.com/wind.warriors
