Gay'wu (Dillybag) Women's Program
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Australia
Cost:
$1,100
Location:
Bawaka Homeland, North East Arnhem Land
Time:
2 Days / 1 Night
Event Date:
Thursday, June 9, 2011
RSVP:
2 May 2011
Contact Name:
Karen Young, Manager, Lirrwi Yolngu Tourism Aboriginal Corporation
Contact Phone:
08 8987 2828
Contact Mobile:
0487 333 660
Contact Fax:
08 8987 2276
Contact Email:
info@lirrwitourism.com.au
WWW:
http://www.lirrwitourism.com.au
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The Gay'wu (Dillybag) Program
This intimate program takes women on a spiritual and cultural journey with Yolngu women of north-east Arnhemland to be enriched by stories, traditions, knowledge and ways of life at Bawaka. You will be welcomed into their daily life. Sit with Yolngu ladies and learn 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 their language, relationships and ceremonies. You will feel the womens spiritual connection to the land and sea and discover the magic of dawn at a special morning session.
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