Images from the Children’s Naming Day ceremony held last Saturday in Gimuy, Cairns, Yidindji.
Yidindji man, Carl Fourmile, said the historic event was the first public, open community children’s naming ceremony held since the practice was forced underground, into small private family ceremonies when Europeans started colonising the area around 150 years ago.
Important local tribal elders were present during the ceremony.
Performers included Bulkaway Muruku, Miriki, Wawumun, Linton Schrieber, Victor Steffensen, Gimuy Walubara Yidinydji, Gungganydji, Djumburru Nyiwul Djabuganydj, Maluilgal and Minjil.
*Click through images for full screen view.
