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July is Dharratharramirri in the Yolngu language, the season of cool winds. This is a beautiful time of the year... gorgeous sunsets, comfortable weather, plenty of bush foods around... an ideal time for yidaki too!

1st	The Art of the Didjeridu: Past and Present. iDIDJ Australia exhibition of important, old and interesting didjeridus..."As part of the Melbourne Museum's 150th birthday celebrations and coinciding with NAIDOC week, The Art of the Didjeridu brings together an exciting collection of authentic Aboriginal didgeridoos from vintage specimens collected over 100 years ago to their more recent equivalents produced in Arnhem Land's Yirrkala community. The exhibition will be brought alive by performances, demonstrations and talks by Yolngu custodians and expert artisans from the Yirrkala community that attests to the continuity and vibrancy of this ancient artistic tradition". Australia Gallery, Melbourne Museum, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Until 6th July, 2004. Contact iDIDJ Australia for more details.
2nd	Swizzeridoo: Swiss Didgeridoo Festival. One of Europe's largest didgeridoo festivals. Plenty of highlight performances, workshops, stalls, and even an open stage! Serious Sticks, an iDIDJ Guild member, will showcase its entire collection of serious sticks, all authentic traditional Aboriginal instruments with a large selection available for sale. Wiedlisbach, Switzerland. Until 4th July, 2004. www.swizzeridoo.ch
4th	NAIDOC Week. Various events and programs throughout the country. Contact your local Indigenous and community organisations. Until 11th July. www.atsic.gov.au
7th	George Negus Tonight: NAIDOC Week Special. Includes interview with Djalu Gurruwiwi and Mandawuy Yunupingu. 6.30 pm, ABC television, Australia. abc.net.au/gnt
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