Meeka Moorart

Held at Gaboodjoolup (South Perth Foreshore) on Monday, 25 March 2024, the Meeka Moorart – Full Moon Ceremony was an all-inclusive celebration of Aboriginal culture to close out our Bunuru Festival 2024. The event was a mesmerising and enriching experience set against the backdrop of the final full moon of Bunuru on the banks of the Derbal Yerrigan (Swan River).

 

The lineup of artists, including BARKAA, Maanyung, Phil Walleystack, Boox Kid, and Della Mob, showcased the richness and diversity of Aboriginal talent from across Western Australia and beyond.

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Nick Abraham provided the smoking ceremony, and after walking through the smoke, we were invited to greet the Bilya (River).

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The event featured a Maker's Market, providing a platform for Aboriginal makers, artists and small businesses to showcase their talents and products. Thank you to our stallholders Buffie Creative, Voice of Hope, Kabarli Bidi, Djookanka Sisters, IGY Products, Jalbi Australia, Kirrikin, Makart Creation, Deadly Unna, Kaarli, Beananging Kwuurt Institute (BKI) Art Group, Gerteez Gallery, Danielle Maree, Juicy Nutrition Studio, Art by Missy, Janice Ugle, Yalkarang, Makuru Designs and Ben Boundary for making the event so vibrant.

The Noongar opening ceremony was a highlight and featured dance groups, including Middar, Midn Marr, Kwarbah Djookian, Binjareb Middar, and Aliwah Dancers.

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