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June is Dharratharramirri in the Yolngu language, the season of cool winds. The days are mostly sunny and warm with a refreshing breeze from the south-east. Nights can be quite chilly and early mornings - in some places - are typically misty and the ground heavy with dew. Yolngu women are active in gathering gunga (pandanus) leaves for weaving into baskets, mats and dilly bags. Ngarirri (fish) and other marine creatures such miyapunu (turtle) and maranydjalk (stingray) are hunted by men. June is also the time for visiting family members in other communities. There many be ongoing bäpurru (funeral) and dhapi' (initiation) ceremonies from now until the end of Rarranhdharr, the proper dry season.

alfred gurritjiri with other songmen

all month Bangarra Dance Theatre: "Clan" double bill and "Spirit" regional tour. Australia's premier Indigenous dance company. Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane, and regional centres. Until 17th June. www.bangarra.com.au
1st The 2nd Pacific Region Indigenous Doctors Congress: Innovations in Pacific and Indigenous Health. Radisson Hotel At the Pier, Cairns, Queensland, Australia. Until 2nd June, 2004. www.aida.org.au
1st National Reconciliation Week. Various events and programs throughout the country. Contact your local Indigenous and community organisations. Until 3rd June. www.reconciliationaustralia.org
4th Madayin': The Art of Terry Yumbulul. Terry Yumbulul is an elder of the Warramiri clan of north-east Arnhem Land. His works are highly sought after by private collectors and public institutions. BANDIGAN art, 39 Queen St, Woollahra, NSW, Australia. Until 30th June.
30th 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 information.

 

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