Full circle: 1976 and 2002 Djungguwan ceremonies

Title:
Full circle: 1976 and 2002 Djungguwan ceremonies
NFSA ID
715209
Year
2006
Warnings
WARNING: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander viewers are advised that the following program may contain images and/or audio of deceased persons
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Director Trevor Graham explains the connections between the documentary Djungguwan – Speaking to the Future (Trevor Graham, 2002) and Djungguwan at Gurka'wuy (Ian Dunlop, 1976).

The children from the 1976 film that were being initiated are now leading the Djungguwan ceremony.

Milirrpum Marika was the father of Wanyubi Marika and Mithili Wanambi was the father of Wukun Dennis Wanambi.

This is an excerpt from the 2006 Film Australia National Interest Program DVD, Ceremony: The Djungguwan of Northeast Arnhem Land, produced in association with Denise Haslem Productions. It was made in collaboration with Yirrkala Dhanbul Community Association and the Rirratjingu Association.