Yabun Festival
Region:
NSW - Sydney
Scope:
International
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Location:
Victoria Park cnr City Rd and Broadway
Time:
10am-6pm
Event Date:
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
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Contact Phone:
02 9384 4000
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Contact Email:
info@gadigal.org.au
WWW:
http://www.gadigal.org.au/
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Starting in 2003, Yabun is held annually on 26th January (Australia Day).
The Yabun Festival is the largest single day Indigenous festival drawing an audience of between 10,000 and 15,000 and is one of the most important Indigenous music events in the country reflecting the huge wealth of Indigenous creative talent. Yabun presents;
Music and performance stages
Main Stage
Youth Stage
Kids Stage
Activities and discussion tents (hoeckers)
Literature
Politics and Law
Lore and Culture
Art exhibitions and workshops
Kids activities
Elders
Sports
Stalls
Food
Presented by Gadigal Information Service, the home of Koori Radio 93.7FM, Yabun is the day that brings our community together from far and wide. Its an occasion to celebrate, share, participate and catch up with the mob. Its also an opportunity for everyone else around Australia to join us in celebrating our rich history and culture.
Yabun is an alcohol free event and admission to Victoria Park is free, so bring your family and friends and enjoy one of the best events on 26 January.
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