MILPIRRI

Drawn from the values found in the Kurdiji Ceremony, the transition from child to adult, from ‘milk learning to meat learning’. The performance looks at the major symbols found both in this ceremony and in the Australian Coat of Arms: the kangaroo, the emu, a shield, the Southern Cross, and leafy poles (witi). The Lajamanu Warlpiri hope that through sharing their sacred story and linking it to the elements featured in the Australian Coat of Arms, members of the Australian mainstream will be stimulated to acknowledge that the Warlpiri Nation shares with them common, meaningful symbols. Performers: members of the Lajamanu Community

Length

4 mins

Creative Director

Steve Wanta Jampijinpa Patrick

Warlpiri Cultural Adviser/ Elder

Jerry Jangala Patrick

Artistic Directors

Tim Newth, David McMicken

Traditional Choreography

Lajamanu Elders

Youth Choreography

Kelly Beneforti, Aaron Lim, assisted by Caleb Japanangka Patrick

Soundtrack Production

Marc Peckham and Rob Tremlett

Voiceovers

Jerry Jangala Patrick, Steve Wanta Jampijinpa Patrick

Song Vocals

Lajamanu School Year 3/4/5 (Wake Up, Wake Up), Year 5/6 (Stick Together Don't Break Apart), Year 7 (Make Good Choices), Middle School Boys and Middle School Girls (Digging For Knowledge)