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Damon Anderson organised the event which attracted hundreds of people to the Bunya Mountains<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

December 17, 2020<\/strong><\/p>\n

A new tradition based on thousands of years of history is being forged at the Bunya Mountains thanks to the efforts of a younger generation keen to explore culture.<\/p>\n

A corroboree held at Dandabah recently attracted hundreds of families and friends, echoing the gatherings the mountains used to host in the old days.<\/p>\n

Dancers and musicians – including representatives from Cherbourg and Woorabinda – came from across Queensland and NSW to perform under the gaze of the nearby bunya pines, watched on by proud family members, children and Elders.<\/p>\n

Organiser Damon Anderson, a Wakka Wakka \/ Gamilaroi man who lives in Brisbane, welcomed more than a dozen clans and language groups to the gembigimba (dancing place) created near the Bunya Mountains Accommodation Centre.<\/p>\n

The bora was created out of earth transported to the site, and then decorated with ochre collected from different places around the South Burnett.<\/strong><\/p>\n

As a prelude to the celebrations, visitors and dancers were cleansed with smoke to the sound of chanting, digeridoos and clapsticks.<\/p>\n

Then it was time for the dust up as the intricate ochre design – which included Bunya pine motifs – was obliterated by dancing feet.<\/p>\n

Dancing groups took turns in the ring, with many popular traditional and play dances performed to applause from the spectators.<\/p>\n

This is the second year the Bunya gathering has been held, and there are plans for many more.<\/p>\n

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Visitors and dancers were cleansed ahead of the start of the celebrations<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Ian Heard, Charlie Spagalli and Bruce Garlick, from Nanango, and Andy Manthey, Bowen<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Aunty Hazel Speedy, from Cherbourg, with Aunty Jocelyn Clancy, Kingaroy<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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The Woorabinda Dancers were getting ready for a big day of cultural activities<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Charlie Speedy, centre, from Cherbourg with Woorabinda Dancers Joel Cameron and Ross Dooley<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Tyrone Murray, from Cherbourg, was one of the Wakka Wakka dancers who took to the bora ring<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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