Guringai Festival Going Strong For Over Two Decades
Since the festival started it is celebrated every year without fail for about two months. It starts the next of Sorry Day which is on 26th May and continues until the last day of National Aborigines and Islanders Day Observance Committee (NAIDOC) Week. There are several reasons why the festival is going strong and the love of people for it never fades.
- Guringai Festival is significant for honouring the traditions, culture and history of indigenous people.
- It helps raise awareness and attention for the First Nation People’s causes, programs and plans
It helps draw attentions towards everyone’s responsibility towards caring for our land, water and environment.