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The 18th Laura Aboriginal Dance Festival June 19-21 2009

Beginning 30 years ago, this event has become one of the largest gatherings of Indigenous people resulting in one of the most varied displays of Aboriginal Culture in the World.

Traditional segments of the festival include dance, song, and other aspects of culture such as displays of hunting implements, weaving, etc.

Non traditional components will include lifestyle choice programs, employment and recreational workshops, short film festival and night-time contemporary Aboriginal performers.

On display at the festival will be The Cape York Art Awards which is widely regarded as the most prestigious Aboriginal Art Award in Queensland. View works of the most talented Artists within Cape York & from a select number of invited artists.

This website may contain images of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who have passed away.
 

All associated with the Laura Aboriginal Dance Festival would like to thank our supporters for the 2009 festival.

Arts Nexus Australia Council for the arts. Queendsland Government - Arts Queensland 98.7FM Cairns - Bumma Rippera Media Flashback Rim Advertising Southern Cross Ten UMI Artists