Spirits of the Red Sand - Aboriginal cultural experience Spirits of the Red Sand
The Aboriginal experiences of Australia the world has been waiting for
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Unforgettable daytime and evening experiences that connect you with the world’s oldest living culture
This is Aboriginal Australia
60,000 years in the making, meet the Aboriginal elders and mobs of this great Southern Queensland region as you embark on an incredible cultural journey like no other – where the true stories and vibrant spirit of Aboriginal Australia unfold before your eyes.
By day, Welcome to Country invites you to discover ancient Aboriginal customs and rituals from Dreamtime to the rhythms of the didgeridoo to participating in all aspects of traditional Aboriginal life including boomerang painting and bush tucker tasting.
And by night, the Evening Experience commands the spotlight with an award-winning roving dinner and theatre experience that takes you from Dreamtime to 1800’s Australia when the British and Aboriginal ways of life collide.
Launched in 2017, Spirits of the Red Sand is a first-of-its kind experience – a true cultural awakening that will open your eyes to the history, beauty, and vibrancy of the Aboriginal people.
Evening Experience
Set in the unique gardens of Beenleigh Historical Village, journey back in time to 1800’s Queensland as the British and Aboriginal ways of life collide. The highly acclaimed Evening Experience is a captivating live theatre and 3-course dinner that will immerse you in the unforgettable story of three Aboriginal brothers and their families, who experienced first-hand many of the events they bring to life. A masterpiece of authentic Aboriginal storytelling that will pass down significant truths through traditional song, dance, culture, and community.
Welcome to Country Daytime Experience
For the first time in Australia, you are invited to immerse yourself in the ancient Aboriginal ceremony of Welcome to Country as you connect with the world’s oldest continuous culture. Set in an authentic pre-European Aboriginal village, participate in Aboriginal traditions, customs and rituals that bring Dreamtime and beyond to life. Your entry to a 60,000-year-old journey begins at Spirits of the Red Sand.
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"This brilliant show is a blend of traditional Aboriginal culture and modern technology which produces a sensory experience that dazzles the senses and sobers the mind. An overall sense of gentle education through stunning performances, and a visual feast of still images and lighting, left us elated. "TripAdvisor, Brisbane, July 2020
Read more reviews here"We have three children under 9yo and the entire family loved the experience. The play was great and dinner was delicious. "Trip Advisor, Gold Coast, July 2020
Read more reviews here"As a person with indigenous heritage I am always wanting to learn our culture, I took my family including two grandkids who were mesmerised by the entire show... Nothing was a bother I simply loved every moment, thank you to each and every one of you, you are doing your ancestors proud!"TripAdvisor, Brisbane, July 2020
Read more reviews here"What a journey! My heart was genuinely touched, was entertaining, educational, emotive, interesting, beautiful, and I got lost in the experience. Highly recommend, will be returning to take more friends and family."Trip Advisor, Brisbane, March 2020
Read more reviews here- "Best indigenous culture immersion you could ever get! Very touching, humbling and educative... it was the first time I actually saw something so great that connected me with the culture. I'm so thankful for the experience! Congratulations guys!!"TripAdvior, Canberra, February 2020Read more reviews here
