Thursday, 3 August 2023
Stories and events of the Kaurareg homeland of Kaiwalagal, the Torres Strait homeland and Cape York homelands of the Anggamuthi, Atambaya, Wuthathi, Yadhaykenu and Gudang Peoples.
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Carnivals a hit as students compete
Waiben sports ovals were an explosion of colour and fun for the Tagai State Colleges’ and Our Lady of Sacred Heart School’s athletics carnivals last week. It was the first time Tagai primary students aged 10-12 joined Tagai high school students aged 13-18 for two of the three days of competitions. And, as always, there was lots of laughter! Heads of Campus Matt Tully (WKNM – high school) and Rick Cass (WBNM – primary) agreed the concept was a huge success. “The 2023 Athletics Carnival with the primary students involved was absolutely sensational,” Matt said. “It was a high quality carnival with many highlights. Students trying their best and achieving success – that’s what we are all about at TI Sec. They are welcome back anytime.” The junior carnival on Wednesday last week at the Ken Brown Oval was organised by Andrea Finlayson and featured everything from sack races to relay and high jump to egg-and-spoon. It was followed by the high school carnival at the senior campus – with their invited junior guests, who also came from Horn Island – on Thursday and Friday. In the picture, and clearly enjoying their day, is WKNM Kuiam House Captain Trudy Mareko and Vice School Captain Lucy Abednego. Pic by Rick Cass.
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Ailan Kastom showcased at Melanesian Arts & Culture Festival BY CARLI WILLIS Dhamuw-Koedal Cultural Group has showcased Torres Strait Islander culture at the seventh international Melanesian Arts and Cultural festival (MAC fest) in Vanuatu.
Choreographed by cultural leader Alick Tipoti, the family group consists of just six people. Speaking to the Torres News from Vanuatu, Mr Tipoti said the support the group received from the moment they set foot on the shores of Vanuatu was humbling.
“It’s not just credit to us as a small family dance team, it’s a credit to Torres Strait Island culture,” he said. “It feels like home, but on a different level.” The group performed at the National Art Gallery of Singapore,
and are currently in the Cook Islands performing, but this was their first MAC fest. The invite came just weeks earlier, after the Australian High Commissioner saw their dances at the Winds of Zenadth Festival shared on social media.
“We started panicking because firstly, late night the email comes through and we think it’s a scam,” Mr Tipoti said. But after looking into it further, the family realised it was the real deal. Continued P3 N
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