Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture will be celebrated with music, dance, workshops and family activities when the Redlands Coast NAIDOC Cultural Celebration returns to Cleveland this weekend.
The free event will be held at Raby Bay Harbour Park on Sunday, July 5, launching a week of celebrations across the Redlands to mark NAIDOC Week, which runs from July 5 to 12.
Delivered by Redland City Council in partnership with Yulu-Burri-Ba Aboriginal Corporation, the celebration will showcase First Nations culture on Quandamooka Country.
Acting Mayor Julie Talty said the event would celebrate the richness of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture.
“By making First Nations culture visible and accessible in this way, events such as this help to build understanding, respect and a sense of community,” Cr Talty said.
“The NAIDOC Cultural Celebration will be a welcoming, family-friendly day of culture, learning and community connection.
“I encourage everyone to bring a picnic blanket or chair, relax by the harbour and enjoy a vibrant program that celebrates 50 Years of Deadly – the NAIDOC Week theme – while honouring Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture, history and achievement.”
The event will feature live performances by First Nations artists including the Joe Geia Band, Rochelle Pitt, Yulu-Burri-Ba Cultural Performers, Ben Barker and Maibre Grenfell.
Visitors can also experience a traditional smoking ceremony, cultural demonstrations, weaving workshops, children’s activities, market and information stalls, and giveaways.
The Redlands Coast NAIDOC Cultural Celebration will run from 9am to 2pm at Raby Bay Harbour Park, Cleveland.
As part of this year’s celebrations, Redland City Council has also provided Community Celebration Grants funding to the Minjerribah Moorgumpin Elders in Council Aboriginal Corporation to host Goompi NAIDOC community celebrations on North Stradbroke Island (Minjerribah).
The organisation will hold three events, including a community film celebration and dinner featuring cultural performances, storytelling and traditional foods.
