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Urapun Muy by Deb Belyea
SAMUAWGADHALGAL , TORRES STRAIT
One fire
‘ Urapun Muy ’, from the Kalaw Kawaw Ya dialect of the Top Western Islands of the Torres Strait , means ‘ One Fire ’. The title of this work pays homage to Torres Strait Islanders and Aboriginal people everywhere , as we all have that one fire : our passion for our culture . In this work , I have depicted the hands of our ancestors that have carefully dropped a burning ember on to a fire . This ember burns hot with intensity , stoking the flames , as it combines with the new fire . The linear detail shows the energy and power as cultural knowledge is transferred from our ancestors to us today . Culture is the fire that gives us knowledge , wisdom and purpose . It is our responsibility to maintain , practice , and pass on our fire to our future generations . Afterall , Culture keeps us Blak , Loud and Proud .
NAIDOC WEEK
7-14 JULY 2024
Aboriginal Flag designed by Mr Harold Thomas . Torres Strait Islander Flag reproduced by kind permission of the Torres Strait Island Regional Council , designed by the late Mr Bernard Namok .
TRIVIA EVERY THURSDAY
6.30pm for 7.00pm start IN THE FOOD COURT
Free to play + great prizes : bring your friends !
PLUS the first 20 attendees get a $ 5 food voucher for purchases over $ 15 at any participating store .
EVERY THURSDAY 6.30pm for 7pm start
* No pre-registrations required . Family friendly event . $ 5 food vouchers valid only on the Trivia night . Further terms and conditions apply . Visit website for details .