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Bawaka Homeland is located on the beachfront in Port Bradshaw south of Nhulunbuy, North East Arnhem Land, Northern Territory. Access is usually by 4WD, the scenic trip takes approximately 90 minutes from Nhulunbuy (45 mins on dirt road and 45 mins on sand). Helicopter and boat access is also available.
Bawaka offers a beautiful tropical paradise with very limited access by visitors. It has unspoilt beaches, spectacular cliff-top ocean views, vast areas of bushland and an amazing array of marine life. There are two resident houses (approximately 10 residents) and several other old buildings. Power is supplied via a solar system and back up generator, a bore supplies ample fresh water.
The earliest history of Eastern Arnhem Land is recorded in the paintings, dances and songs of the Yolngu, which tell of creation ancestors bringing lands and waters, people, animals and plants into being and laying down the Law that governs them all. The Law defines who owns and manages the lands and waters, essential features of Yolngu identity and culture. Arnhem Land is one of the few areas in Australia where Aboriginal people still live a traditional life and maintain a strong culture.
Opportunities in 2009
GAY'WU WOMEN'S PROGRAM - 2 DAYS/2 NIGHTS
Dates: Option 1: 3rd - 5th July 2009
Option 2: 17th - 19th July 2009
$1,000.00 / person
Program Description
This intimate program takes women on a spiritual and cultural journey with Yolngu women of North-East Arnhem Land to be enriched by their stories, traditions, knowledge and ways of life on their homeland of Bawaka in the Northern Territory.
Step into one of the most ancient cultures in the world as the Yolngu women welcome you into their daily life. Sit with them to learn about basket weaving techniques that are interwoven with powerful stories and tradition; gather medicinal plants for traditional healing methods; listen to their stories and learn about the language, relationships and ceremonies. Feel the women's spiritual connection to the land and sea and discover the magic of dawn at a special morning session. Experience the wonder of bush medicine at the traditional healing session and learn the ancient techniques for collecting and dyeing the pandanus plants for weaving.
Participants of the Gay'wu Women's Program will develop a special a connection with the Yolngu women, the land and the sea in a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
Bawaka in Port Bradshaw is an idyllic tropical paradise perched on the edge of the Gulf of Carpentaria, blessed with pristine white beaches and untouched bushland.
- Please note that this program is only available for women. Men who wish to attend a Yolngu cultural program can attend the Bawaka Cultural Experience program or the Dirramu'wu Mens Program.
Detailed Information
Lead Organisation/Agency
Bawaka Cultural Experiences
Type of Mentoring Needed
Community Partnership
Subject(s)
Cultural Development
Tourism
Region(s)
Northern Territory
Northern Territory - East Arnhem Land
Most Recently Presented At
New Listing
First Presented At
New Listing
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