Carol Petersen and Brooke Harrison. Credit: Amy Towers
Large crowds gathered at Alison Hartman Gardens on Thursday to celebrate Noongar culture and community as part of the City of Albany’s NAIDOC celebrations.
The Great Southern Noongar Festival, part of Albany’s bicentenary calendar, brought the community together for a day of Indigenous music, dance, cultural activities and entertainment during the school holidays.
Visitors enjoyed performances by Mooditch Nop Dance Group, Lilly Gogos, Wirlomin Singers and Yellowstone showcasing a range of Indigenous talent and culture.
Children were kept busy throughout the afternoon with activities, while information stalls gave attendees an opportunity to learn more about the Noongar culture and community.
Festival-goers could also take part in damper making and enjoy a free sausage sizzle as families spent the afternoon at the gardens.
The event provided an opportunity for people of all ages to come together and celebrate the Noongar culture.
Scarlett Rae, 2, Madison Arnatt, Hudson Rae, 4, and Sally Arnett. Credit: Amy TowersVivian Palandri and Lilla Jarzabek. Credit: Amy TowersJanelle Coyne and Sharon Hardy. Credit: Amy TowersJenny Coburn and Carol Pettersen. Credit: Amy Towers
Amara Bolton, 7, Sheryl and Amy Robinson, and Brielle Bolton, 5. Credit: Amy TowersMatias Maniti 6 months, Octavia Champion, Hazel Maniti, Lilly Gogos, Hannah Meiklejohn and Jasinta Penny. Credit: Amy TowersCharmelaine Declarador, Colleen Cox and Leonie Cook. Credit: Amy TowersDiane Morrison, Pamela Watts and Simone Hills. Credit: Amy TowersCharmaine Williams, Egypt Eades, 11, Kylo William, 8, and Janelle Coyne. Credit: Amy TowersWirlomin Singers entertain the crowd. Credit: Amy TowersCrowds gather at the Noongar Festival on Thursday. Credit: Amy TowersMehwish Ajaz and Mahad Mohsin, 1. Credit: Amy Towers
Stanley Loo and Tony Oreo. Credit: Amy TowersBrent and Frank Shirley, 5. Credit: Amy TowersLiam Comley, Belinda Giovanazzi, Lakeisha Eades and Jenai Collard. Credit: Amy TowersDerry Simpson and Nicki Morrison. Credit: Amy Towers
