Aboriginal dancers dancing in the dust at Giiyong Festival

Giiyong Festival

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Eden, New South Wales

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Jigamy,
4381 Princes Highway,
Eden,
New South Wales
2551.

Giiyong Festival is a multi-art form festival for the whole family, celebrating traditional and contemporary Aboriginal culture through dance, art, music, film, food, demonstration, presentations and workshops. Giiyong Festival is the only event of its type held within the Yuin Nation, which stretches from the Shoalhaven River down into East Gippsland in Victoria and across to the Great Dividing Range. Everyone is welcome to this celebration of Aboriginal culture - traditional and contemporary. Get hands-on and completely immersed in Culture. Giiyong (pronounced Guy-Yong) means ‘come to welcome’ in the South Coast language as spoken by the Elders. Giiyong Festival is bringing together some of the region and the nation's finest Aboriginal musicians, performers, dancers, writers and presenters to share their culture and their stories with the entire community. Please note: No pets allowed. Certified assistance dogs welcome. No camping. No drugs, No alcohol. Giiyong Festival is presented by Twofold Aboriginal Corporation, Eden Local Aboriginal Land Council and South East Arts....

Indicative Rates

$0 to $35


Adults $35. Aboriginal Community Elders FREE. U18 FREE

Product Types

  • Festivals and Celebrations

Facilities found here

  • Cafe
  • Carpark
  • Coach Parking
  • Family Friendly
  • Kiosk
  • Non Smoking
  • Public Toilet
  • Restaurant
  • Shop / Gift Shop

Accessibility Information

  • Disabled access available, contact operator for details.

Dates

Saturday 9th of November 202410:00 - 22:00Confirmed Event

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