Evening Bunggul Dance
Traditional ceremonial dance is performed each day of Garma from 4pm until sunset. In these highly significant traditional ceremonies, men, women and children alongside their families and clan groups perform Australia’s original dance, unique to the north east Arnhem Land.
The senior holders of the Yolngu song lines share with Garma guest their stories of manikay (song) overlayed with the rhythm and of the clap stick. That this form of ceremonial expression should survive with such strength is a testament to the Yolngu people and their commitment to maintaining and preserving their culture and ways of life. It is truly a gift from Yolngu to all Australians that this precious Australian heritage continues to thrive within our modern nation. The bunggul is the major attraction of Garma and rates valuably in the arts scene across Australia. Quite simply put – the bunggul is breathtaking. All of this art and culture atop the spectacular Dhupuma plateau, overlooking the spectacular Arnhem coastline.