Arts Culture & Community
The festival’s Arts and Culture Program has developed over the past three years. It has evolved from a celebration through music, dance, art and cultures of Indigenous Peoples locally, across Australia , throughout the Pacific and beyond. It has grown in content to provide artistic & cultural exchange opportunities for the local island community, and strives to create harmony among cultures by coming together on equal ground, in a positive environment, on a stunningly beautiful island – Minjerribah!
Customary protocols, community consultation, participation, equal representation, cultural education, increased understanding and CELEBRATION are at the forefront of this evolving program.
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2009 highlights included:
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Previous highlights included performances from the local Yulu Burri Bah dance troupe, art displays, traditional craft and food stalls, weaving workshops, the Artisan-Ship Project (including collaborative live VJ projections between the local Salt Water Murrris Gallery, Weaving Wizardry, oceanographer David Hannan and James Muller), traditional Ta Moko (Maori tattoo) and healing, a showcase of local, emerging and independent musicians, a community lantern parade, and memorable dance performances from Brisbane-based Maori kapa-haka troupe Te Roopo Tautoko, local childrens dance group Siva Mai and the Ngabanjah dancers from K’gari (Fraser Island).
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Stay tuned for announcements about the 2010 Island Vibe Arts Culture and Community information!
Expressions of interest are always welcome! To get involved, please contact our Arts, Culture & Community Program Co-ordinator through info [at] islandvibe [dot] com [dot] au
