NAIDOC 2008 @ COLLINGWOOD CHILDRENS FARM
The Family Day at the Collingwood Children’s Farm was held on 10th July 2008, and it was yet again another successful event with an estimated 800 - 1000 attendance of people visiting throughout the day, even with a heavy shower of rain before the event.
Sharon Paten, CEO, AHV officially opened the day and welcomed City of Yarra Cr Gurm Sekhon followed by Alex Walker, Farm Manager, Collingwood Children’s Farm.
A full program presenting artists through out the day by Victorian indigenous and non-indigenous communities was held inside the barn and each artist performed to a large crowd. Each artist whilst entertaining the children, also educated them on the history of indigenous culture such as, how the land was used, how kinship works, the use of animals and also stories from the dreamtime and how this shaped the past. Some of the artists included the Children in their performances asking them to participate in the dancing and singing which made the shows full of energy and enjoyment.
Again everything was provided at no cost, including entry, all activities, morning & afternoon tea and barbeque lunch. All activities, such as the Emu Feather Craft including bead making, Boomerang Painting, Face Painting were in demand all day.
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