Spirits of the Red Sand - Aboriginal cultural experience
New to our experiences: A firsthand opportunity to get up close and personal with the oldest wood instrument in the world, the didgeridoo, at The Aboriginal Village. Enjoy an hour session with local expert Aboriginal didgeridoo players as they share the story of the instrument, where it is found, how it is made and how it is played.
Your turn; now, our skilled instructor will pass on his knowledge and expertise to you. If you have always wanted to play this amazing instrument, now is the time to give it a go.
LESSONS CONDUCTED AT THE ABORIGINAL VILLAGE.
BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL. $40 per hour
Saturday’s at 3.30pm. Advanced lessons upon application.
What you will learn:
- What to look for in purchasing your own didgeridoo
- Circular breathing
- Tongue and mouth shapes for different sounds
- Complete personal beginner lesson to get you going in the right direction
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"This was a great experience for our high school young people. It was such a great day of learning, connecting to culture, learning the histories of the area. " TripAdvisor, Australia, August 2022
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"This by far was the best experience I’ve ever had. The things you learn is so invaluable, you do not learn of this stuff in schools and it should be. I felt this deep in my heart, made me cry and it will forever be a moment I will remember. " TripAdvisor, Australia, August 2022
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"I would highly recommend this show to anyone. The cast gave a moving true story of the aboriginal people and what they went through. It was eye-opening and educational. Thank you for an amazing night that we will never forget! " TripAdvisor, Australia, May 2022
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"It’s absolutely lovely to be able to be a part of celebrating NAIDOC and First Nations Culture. Loved the stalls and Indigenous artworks and businesses. Especially loved the dancing, Bush Tucker Bunjie and the Educational sessions. " TripAdvisor, Australia, July 2022
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"Second year we have been and it's just amazing. Great food, entertainment and the markets are fantastic.. always stock up on my Davidson Plum jam - yum! And there is a young artist there, Stephen Hogarth, who is brilliant.. love his work. Well worth the visit. I'll be back next… " TripAdvisor, Australia, July 2022
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"This is a story that every Australian, every Queenslander - and every visitor to Queensland - needs to know. The performers did a great job of telling us a very confronting story that must be extremely painful to tell. I felt humbled that the performers were prepared to share… " TripAdvisor, Australia, July 2022
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