10th Anniversary Baiame’s Ngunnhu a big hit at Bre

Corroboree at Baiame’s Ngunnhu. Photo Stephen Wilson Barker and Heidi Carolan

Baiame’s Ngunnhu Festival returned to the banks of the Ba-wun river, Weir Park, Brewarrina over the weekend for its 10th anniversary celebrating the Nations connected to one of the oldest human-made structures in the world.

The four-day festival commenced last Wednesday at sunset on the banks of the Ba-wun at Baiame’s Ngunnhu (Brewarrina Fish Traps) with the Opening Ceremony Corroboree by local Aunties-In-Residence, representing the neighbouring tribes including Missy Nicholls (Wailwan/Ngemba/Yuwaalaraay/Gamilaraay), Dianne Kelly (Barkindji/Wailwan) and Vera Nixon (Murrawarri).

This year’s Corroboree included performances from Milan Dhiiyaan, Mura Biri Gururu, Yulugi Marumali Dance Group, followed with an impromptu performance by dancers connected to Brewarrina, who perform in Dharug led by Jannawi Dance Clan of Sydney.

Thursday’s Family & Culture Day kicked off with a market of fifteen foods, arts, wares, and community stalls. The day’s activities included a demonstration from local Brewarrina children and youth, showcasing their mixed dance and circus skills learnt from the school holiday program ‘Cirque De Bre’ led by Katie Leslie, Casus Creations & Flying Fruit Fly Circus. […]

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