This Friday we have a very wonderful function happening at Zanzibar. We are blessed to have a number of Aboriginal performers from different communities put on a show here. Tjapukai will kick things off with a smoking ceremony, handing over to Pamagirri Dancers treating us to their dancing delights, and then to Brandon and Linc Walker taking over for some didgeridoo playing and a general jam among the Aboriginal folk that will be here.

It’s a networking function for our local Backpackers association, but really it is to showcase the beautiful side of the culture of the traditional custodians of this great land here in the tropics. Such a vital part of our history, and indeed our future, I am proud to have all the crew come here an put on a show. 

Also, Aboriginal tourism must be brought forward and shared with both the tourists that come here and the locals that live here. It is in fact an integral part of our Australian culture and is our point of difference to other destinations that we are competing with around the world. 

We will be filming it, so those of you who can’t make it here will be able to see it on our websites and youtube before too long. 

Respect.