Members of the Kamilaroi community organised a cultural and heritage day ‘Walanbaa ngiiyan’ – ‘Strong Together’ on Sunday at The Crossing Theatre.
Kamilaroi cultural and heritage advocate, and accomplished exponent of traditional dance, Clinton Lamb,and community members hosted the Narrabri observance of Australia Day-Survival Day.
“The aim was to bring the community together and celebrate harmony and reconciliation,” said Clinton.
“It was a day to share our culture and unite the community by coming together.”
Clinton Lamb thanked emergency services personnel and boomerangs were presented to Narrabri Fire and Rescue and Narrabri police at the conclusion of the Australia Day-Survival Day event on Sunday.
Clinton Lamb, centre, led traditional dances.
Clinton Lamb, centre, led traditional dances.
Matthew Priestley, Moree, accompanied the dancers with the didgeridoo.
Matthew Priestley, Moree, accompanied the dancers with the didgeridoo.
Participants and audience members joined in to celebrate the day’s theme ‘Stong Together.’
Participants and audience members joined in to celebrate the day’s theme ‘Stong Together.’
Presenting the boomerangs, Lara Whitmore, Ataliah Whitmore and Lara-Jade Eather, with from left, Constable Mikayla Sweeney, Sergeant Gary Cook, Narrabri NSW Fire and Rescue personnel Brenton Ward, Tim Korteland, James Heely, Lucas Warren, Shane Bradford and event organiser Clinton Lamb.
Presenting the boomerangs, Lara Whitmore, Ataliah Whitmore and Lara-Jade Eather, with from left, Constable Mikayla Sweeney, Sergeant Gary Cook, Narrabri NSW Fire and Rescue personnel Brenton Ward, Tim Korteland, James Heely, Lucas Warren, Shane Bradford and event organiser Clinton Lamb.
Always bringing positivity and re-connection back to our community. It’s People like Clinton Lamb that reminds us of what’s important. You commit yourself to everything you do so selflessly and your passion for what you do is so deep it somehow spills out into the community. Uniting people, bringing us together and keeping our connections to Culture Alive. Thank You