An ancient Aboriginal ceremony has taken place in Sydney’s CBD to mark Australia Day.
The ceremony known as WugulOra, meaning ‘One Mob’, acknowledges the shared history of Australia.
The smoking ceremony took place at Barangaroo on the edge of the Sydney Harbour on Friday morning.
An ancient Aboriginal ceremony has taken place in Sydney’s CBD to mark Australia Day
The ceremony known as WugulOra, meaning ‘One Mob’, acknowledges the shared history of Australia
The smoking ceremony took place at Barangaroo on the edge of the Sydney Harbour on Friday morning
Aboriginal dancers and singers gave special performances, with those taking part including the Bayara Choir and the Koomurri Aboriginal Dance Troupe
The Australian national anthem was sung both in English and in Aboriginal language Dharawal
Aboriginal and Australian flags were raised on the Sydney Harbour Bridge
Aboriginal dancers and singers gave special performances, with those taking part including the Bayara Choir and the Koomurri Aboriginal Dance Troupe.
The Australian national anthem was sung both in English and in Aboriginal language Dharawal before the Aboriginal and Australian flags were raised on the Sydney Harbour Bridge.
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Smoking ceremonies are an ancient custom in which native plants are burnt to produce smoke to ward off bad spirits.
The ceremonies also acknowledge ancestors and pay respect to the land and sea.
Smoking ceremonies are an ancient custom in which native plants are burnt to produce smoke to ward off bad spirits
NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian speaks at the morning ceremony at Barangaroo
The ceremonies also acknowledge ancestors and pay respect to the land and sea
Later in the day ‘4000 fish’ will be symbolically returned to the Sydney Harbour at Barangaroo in the form of ice sculptures
The smoke is believed to have healing and cleansing properties.
Also present at the ceremony were New South Wales Premier Gladys Berejiklian and singer Casey Donovan who performed after the smoking ceremony.
Later in the day ‘4000 fish’ will be symbolically returned to the Sydney Harbour at Barangaroo in the form of ice sculptures.
The smoke is believed to have healing and cleansing properties
The fire arrived at Marrinawi Cove transported from Goat Island
The Baraya Choir performed a song for country, ancestors and healing
The national anthem was sung in Aboriginal language Dharawal, which is spoken south of the Georges River in New South Wales
A special performance was given by indigenous dancers and singers at Barangaroo