Ipswich in Spring 2022

FIRST NATIONS

GALVANIZED OPENING EVENT

YARNING AND WEAVING

Nunukal Yuggera will open the festival with dance, song and story, in a traditional welcome ceremony. Their performances captivate audiences, through their honest, heartfelt and spiritually lifting expression as if the Dreamtime unfolds before the eyes of the observer. Thursday 1 September 5.30 pm Memorial Park

Join Nadine Foley of Culture Weave for a morning of creativity, conversation and connection. Learn ancient weaving techniques as well as how to source materials from your own backyard or recycling stash. Chat, share, discuss and have a yarn together while creating your own unique work of art. Saturday 10 September 10.15 am – 11.45 am The Bubble (Children’s Event Space) 1 Nicholas Street, Ipswich

FREE, REGISTRATION REQUIRED

FREE, REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Come in and enjoy a unique experience, make your own quality didgeridoo and learn to play. Available for men and boys of all ages, all equipment, tools and safety wear are supplied. Saturday 3 and Saturday 10 September 10.00 am – 4.00 pm Didgeridoo Festivals 10 Lorikeet Lane, Augustine Heights $330 (includes all materials) CULTURAL WORKSHOPS

CULTURE ON COUNTRY

Immerse yourself in nature, with access to hiking trails, including a short walk around the lake between the two picnic areas, taking you through the bush tucker area. Celebrate first nations culture with food,

story, arts and images. Sunday 11 September 10.00 am – 4.00 pm Carmichaels Road, Purga

FREE, REGISTRATION REQUIRED