Garma 2023 - “Djambatj” is a Yolngu way of thinking which means for them that “We get things right. A perfect moment in time when the balance of our world is in order”.
1 - Cedric Marika, Yolngu Dirramu (People of east Arhnem - Male), leader for Gumatj Bungul (Gumatj dance) holding a ceremonial Bathi (Dilly bag) in his mouth and Galpu (Spear thrower) in his right hand. 2 - Yolngu Dirramu walk out on the Bungul grounds holding Gara (spear) over their shoulders. 3 - Yolngu Miyalk (Women) and Dirramu standing and sitting around a newly unveiled Larakitj (Pole) on the Bungal grounds 4 - Gumatj Dirramu and Red Flag Dirramu man bungal together. 5 - Red Flag Dancers move around the Bungal grounds carrying flags in their hands. 6 - Red Flag Dancers Miyalk bungal. 7 - A Yolngu djamakuli (Child) watches older Miyalk bungal. 8 - Badu Islander dancers from Zenadth kes (Torres Strait Islands) perform during the afternoon bungal. 9 - Badu Islander dancer performs on the bungal grounds in the late afternoon. 10 - Badu Islander dancer wearing a Dhari (traditional dance and ceremonial headdress)
With my second year of Garma coming to a close it feels like the first year blends into the second. Walking onto the site was just as familiar as the last and stepping into the media center to see the familiar faces from the last we remarked how it feels as if a year hadn’t passed.
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