24 May 2021

Sharing Stories And Songs From Yuin Country 

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Djinama Yilaga Choir

Djinama Yilaga Choir are performing at National Museum of Australia for Reconciliation Week, on 4 & 5 June. Photo: David Rogers.

The Djinama Yilaga Yuin Choir and Candelo musicians and artists will be helping to celebrate Reconciliation Week with two special events at the National Museum of Australia on the 4th and 5th of June 2021.

Stories from Yuin Country

Friday 4 June 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm.

The Yuwinj-Dhari Bulwal: Yuin Country Explored documentary responds to the 250th anniversary of Captain Cook’s journey along the east coast of Australia from a First Nations perspective. This unique film event includes a Q and A with members of the project and a performance by the Djinama Yilaga Choir

Gandel Atrium | $25 adult, $20 concession, $17.50 Museum Friends, (plus booking fee). Bookings at National Museum of Australia.

Songs from Yuin Country

Saturday 5 June free Reconciliation Week concert, 11:00 am to 12:30 pm.

Join us as we celebrate Reconciliation Week with a free concert ‘Songs from Yuin Country’, the much celebrated musical collaboration between the Four Winds Djinama Yilaga Choir and artists from the community of Candelo. Enjoy an inspiring 75-minute concert and family friendly activities.

Amphitheatre, National Museum of Australia | Free

The details

What: Djinama Yilaga Yuin Choir and Candelo musicians and artists sharing stories and songs from Yuin Country
When: Friday 4 June 2021, 6:00 p to 9:00 pm and Saturday 5 June 11:00 am to 12:30 pm
Where: National Museum of Australia
Cost: Friday – $17.50 to $25, tickets from National Museum of Australia. Saturday – Free.

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