The Awakening
The Awakening
The Awakening Ceremony will start before dawn on Saturday 16 June, at the Broken Head Reserve, adjacent to the Skillion at Terrigal.
This moving event combines Aboriginal spirituality with that of other cultures on the Central Coast and welcomes the coming of the the longer days of spring and summer
Awakening Morning - The Program
6:00am. The Awakening.
- Guardian of the Message Stick arrives and Hands 5LW Message to President of 5 Lands Walk
- Message is read by Gavi Duncan in Darkinjung language
- African community will respond in an African language
- President of 5 Lands Walk, Con Ryan, will respond in English language
6:15am Welcome to Country.
- Smoking Ceremony: Welcome all African People to Darkinjung Country
- Invite everyone to join in Ceremony
6:45. Story of the Morning Star.
- Story of the Morning Star by: Phil Bligh of the Aboriginal community explains significance of Morning Star.
- African story presented by a member of the African community
6:50 The Dedication.
- Pay respects to Mother Earth. Elements: Earth, Water and Fire
- Significance of the Land Art by the Aboriginal and African artists who created it
- Offering of gifts between Aboriginal and African communities
- 1 minute Silence & facing rising sun.
- Everyone invited back to Haven Seafood Restaurant to partake in bread and wine.
7:15 The Gathering.
- Partake in bread and wine.
- Sharing of food at Haven Seafood Restaurant.
- Song, dance, storytelling.
Everyone is invited to bring a plate of food to share at the Haven Seafood Restaurant.
