Now in it’s 32nd year, Barunga Festival is one of the most important and longest-running community festivals in regional Australia.
Aboriginal community of Bamyili instigated by the leader of the Bagala clan, Bangardi Lee.
In 1988, Barunga was the site of Aboriginal leaders coming together and presenting Prime Minister Bob Hawke with the Barunga Statement which called for a treaty. Prime Minister Hawke signed the statement in his visit to the Festival but sadly, it was never brought before Parliament. Yothu Yindi went on to write the worldwide hit ‘Treaty’ as a result of this gathering at the Barunga Festival.
In 2017, this much-loved Territory event promises to deliver an incredible program of music, sport, culture, art, dance, circus, kids activities, workshops, healthy food and many more festive treats – all of which will be revealed soon.
Tickets are available through Moshtix
General Admission
$50.00
General Admission Youh (12-17yrs) $15.00
General Admission Child (5-11yrs)
$5.00
Ticket Sales close 7:.00am, Friday 9th June 2017
www.barungafestival.com
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