Program - Gay’wu Women’s Program* - 2 nights / 2 days
Cost: $1,000
Program Description
This intimate program takes women on a spiritual and cultural
journey with Yolngu women of North-East Arnhem Land to be enriched by their
stories, traditions, knowledge and ways of life on their homeland of Bawaka
in the Northern Territory.
Step into one of the most ancient cultures in the world as the Yolngu women
welcome you into their daily life. Sit with them to learn about basket
weaving techniques that are interwoven with powerful stories and tradition;
gather medicinal plants for traditional healing methods; listen to their
stories and learn about the language, relationships and ceremonies. Feel
the women’s spiritual connection
to the land and sea and discover the magic of dawn at a special morning session.
Experience the wonder of bush medicine at the traditional healing session and
learn the ancient techniques for collecting and dyeing the pandanus plants for
weaving.
Participants of the Gay’wu Women’s Program will develop a special
a connection with the Yolngu women, the land and the sea in a once-in-a-lifetime
experience.
Bawaka in Port Bradshaw is an idyllic tropical paradise perched on the
edge of the Gulf of Carpentaria, blessed with pristine white beaches and
untouched bushland.
*Please note that this program is only available for women. Men who wish
to attend a Yolngu cultural program can attend the Bawaka Cultural Experience
programs or the Dirramu’wu Men’s Program.
