This NAIDOC Week, people were invited to Yagan Square to experience an open-air screening of iconic musical comedy Bran Nue Dae and live performances of storytelling.
Renowned actor and original cast member of Bran Nue Dae, Ernie Dingo, made a special appearance in conversation with Phil Walleystack, reflecting on what the film has meant to him personally, to the wider community, and to the legacy of Aboriginal storytelling in Australia.
The audience also enjoyed music and dance from Boss Arts Creative First Nations artists and the Goolamwiin Dancers.
The event paid tribute to Whadjuk Noongar Country at Perth’s cultural meeting place, making for a very special celebration for 50 years of NAIDOC week in Goologoolup (Yagan Square).
Phil Walleystack & Fiona Carlino. Picture: John Koh/The West Australian
Lorraine Kershaw & Ernie Dingo. Picture: John Koh/The West Australian
Phil Walleystack, Fiona Carlino & Mel Walleystack. Picture: John Koh/The West Australian
Carmen Martinez, Abi Wallis & Jessika van der Mark. Picture: John Koh/The West Australian
Fiona Carlino & Mel Walleystack. Picture: John Koh/The West Australian
Willow Gardner & Dakota Gardner, Tara Gardner & Kira Gardner. Picture: John Koh/The West Australian