Waradah Aboriginal Centre

Description

Imagine witnessing Australian Aboriginal culture in a contemporary gallery. Experience traditional dance, take part in interactive didgeridoo performances, examine authentic artworks, and take home genuine Aboriginal souvenirs.Learn about Australia’s living Aboriginal culture from the local Darug and Gundungurra tribes through informal cultural discussions and lectures. Waradah Aboriginal Centre offers a once in a lifetime Aboriginal experience in one location.

Performances happen regularly throughout the day, ranging from five minutes to fifteen minutes in length. Audience members are able to witness Aboriginal Dance and Didgeridoo performances, with brief explanations of the stories that accompany each dance.

The Didgeridoo Show is an interactive and fun way of explaining the instrument, its history and the sounds it can make.

The Corroboree (dance) showcases four to five authentic dances; performed by Aboriginal dancers in traditional paint and costume. Lectures at the Centre provide an introduction to Australian Aboriginal Culture, including the story of the Three Sisters and an explanation of a traditional tool kit permanently on display.

Opening hours: 7 days a week, 9am – 5pm