9 November 2024 - Jigamy, EDEN NSW
THAUA COUNTRY - YUIN NATION
Dhiliwaan Yarrkura (Nightfall Dance) image by David Rogers. Featured dancers: Duurunu Miru Dancers, Djaadjawan Dancers, Gumaraa, Gadhu Dancers
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J-MILLA at Giiyong Festival 2023 - image by David Rogers
A CELEBRATION OF ABORIGINAL CULTURE ON THE FAR SOUTH COAST OF NSW - FOR EVERYONE
Partners Twofold Aboriginal Corporation, Eden Local Aboriginal Land Council and South East Arts are pleased to again present Giiyong Festival at Jigamy, just north of Eden NSW on
Saturday 9 November 2024
Giiyong Festival provides a rare opportunity in South east NSW for the entire community to come together in celebration of Aboriginal arts, culture and resilience.
Giiyong means ‘come to welcome’ in the south coast language as spoken by local Elders. Everyone is welcome at Giiyong Festival, which brings you the best Aboriginal performers, presenters and speakers in one big day. LIVE MUSIC, THINKERS & SPEAKERS, DEMONSTRATIONS, WORKSHOPS, TRADITIONAL CULTURAL PRACTICES, ART, CRAFT, FOOD AND MORE.
WHO YOU MISSED IN 2023
WHERE IS JIGAMY?
Giiyong Festival is held on a property named Jigamy, between Pambula and Eden, NSW.
The property is privately owned by Twofold Aboriginal Corporation.
The address for your map app is:
4381 Princes Highway
Broadwater NSW
LISTEN ON SPOTIFY - not all artists will be appearing at Giiyong 2023 - but this is a great way to get the vibe!
Do you want to support Aboriginal musicians from the South Coast? Purchase your copy of Djamaga Music now.
