FIRST NATIONS WELCOME
The Kulin Nation would like to invite any First Nations
people in the audience as visiting guests to this Country to
enter the sand circle and be welcomed by the Traditional
Custodians of Melbourne.
We ask First Nations guests to stand as close to the front
as possible. Please listen for the invitation during the
ceremony and remove your shoes before entering the
sand circle. Once smoked please return to your spot in
the audience.
FINAL DANCE
This year the final dance is to a song reclaimed from
rare historical recordings of William Barak, Ngurungeta
of Wurundjeri Country. This song, about the Victorian
wetland songlines, has not been sung by the Kulin for
over 100 years.
CULTURAL PERMISSIONS
Permission is required to record and capture images of the
ceremony and those participating. We ask you respect this
request of the Traditional Custodians and their families.