Warraan Widji Arts
is translated as
River Place Arts
where Wayilwan language is reawakened through the artistic creativity of our children, youth & community
The Guduu (Murray Cod) Dance - Indi Gale & Charlie Gale
Photo image credits for this site - Belinda Dimarzio-Bryan Rainy Wright & Kim Goldsmith
Yada Yana-y Welcome
Yaama Hello
Winanga-li (…listen, knowledge, understand)
Listen to the Welcome to Country above, delivered by local Wayilwan Knowledge Holder and Warraan Widji Arts Board Chair, Biidha (Peter) Mackay
Our logo is designed by Peter, & explained by Zoey…
Winanga-li - listen to Elders & Knowledge Holders
Wambuul/Macquarie River
Canoe Tree, Tiger Bay wetlands - Warren
Wayilwan Ngiyambaa (Country/ Language) Gallery
The Burraalga (Brolga) Song was taught to our young mob by Aunty Beth Wright.
The Burraalga Song was sung by our ancestors and has been reawakened and translated by Aunty Beth from Gamilaraay Language into Wayilwan Language.
The English speak translation is shown below. The song is a command to the birds and animals!
The Burraalga by Peter Mackay
Brolga in the grass…dance
Brolga in the grass… dance
dance, dance, dance, dance,
dance, dance, dance, dance!
Kangaroo (grey) in the grass…hop
Kangaroo (grey) in the grass…hop
hop, hop, hop, hop,
hop, hop, hop, hop!
Kookaburra in the tree…laugh
Kookaburra in the tree…laugh
laugh, laugh, laugh, laugh
laugh, laugh, laugh, laugh!
Echidna on the land…walk
Echidna on the land…walk
walk, walk, walk, walk
walk, walk, walk, walk!
