Yabun Festival Recieves Major Boost From City Of Sydney
“We warmly invite people from all backgrounds to join us in celebrating the world’s oldest living cultures at this unique event.”
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The City of Sydney is increasing its support for the upcoming Yabun Festival, scheduled for Friday, January 26, at Victoria Park, Broadway.
Now in its 21st year, the Yabun Festival is Australia's largest one-day celebration of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, with Yabun meaning ‘music to a beat’ in the Sydney Aboriginal language.
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This year's event, orchestrated by the Gadigal Information Service, the team behind Koori Radio, has received substantial backing from the City of Sydney in the form of a $190,000 grant. Additionally, festival-goers will enjoy complimentary access to Victoria Park Pool on the day, courtesy of the City of Sydney.
“The Yabun Festival is more than just a gathering. It’s a living testament to the enduring strength and vibrancy of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures,” Gadigal Information Service chair Dallas Wellington said.
"This year’s theme, ‘Surviving, Guiding, Thriving’, celebrates the resilience of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
“We warmly invite people from all backgrounds to join us in celebrating the world’s oldest living cultures at this unique event.”
The festival will feature an epic lineup of emerging and established musicians, including Emily Wurramara, Frank Yamma, Tasman Keith, Fred Leone, and Velvet Trip. Dance performances by groups from across Sydney and NSW will grace the Corroboree Ground, showcasing the rich cultural heritage of the region. The Speak Out tent will also host conversations about topics relevant to Aboriginal communities, creating an inclusive space for dialogue.
Lord Mayor of Sydney, Clover Moore AO said of the event: "The Yabun Festival honours the survival of the world’s oldest living culture. It is a day of culture, performance and truth-telling.”
“In my time as Lord Mayor I have been really pleased to watch crowds at Yabun Festival grow, and with it our community's understanding of resistance and mourning. The City of Sydney is proud to support this important event and our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.”
For more information about the Yabun Festival, visit yabun.org.au.
Event Details:
When: 10 am–6 pm, Friday, January 26
Where: Victoria Park, Broadway
Cost: Free
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