Aboriginal children learn their culture
A group of local aboriginal children have begun a dancing group to learn about their culture through dance and song.
The group of 15 aboriginal children aged between four and 13 make up the Ganang Spirit Dancers and meet every Wednesday from 3.30pm at the Umina Anglican Church.
Group coordinator Ms Anita Selwyn said the word "ganang" comes from the Darkinjung language meaning rainbow.
Ms Selwyn said following the success of the group's "meet and greet" barbecue the group were able to recruit more interested dancers wanting to learn more about their aboriginal culture.
"Gabby has come on board with his expertise in aboriginal knowledge to enhance our children's learning," Ms Selwyn said.
"The group recently performed for the Gosford Council's Aboriginal Conference in Ettalong Beach Club which was a delight to see.
"We will continue to learn the tradition of our culture through traditional aboriginal dance and song, bush excursions, collecting native bush ornaments, respecting and learning about our culture and performing for the Coast's elders and community."
For more information, contact Anita Selwyn on 4342 3297 or 0406 294 980."
Press release, 14 Oct 2009
Anita Selwyn, Ganang Spirit Dancers