Warraan Widji Arts

is translated

River Place Arts…

where Wayilwan language is reawakened through the artistic creativity of our children, youth & community

The Guduu (Murray Cod) Dance - Indi Gale and Charlie Gale

Yada yana-y welcome

Yaama

hello

Winanga-li…listen, knowledge, understand

The Welcome to Country is delivered by Peter Mackay, our President and proud Wayilwan man…

The Acknowledgement to Country is delivered by Zoey Daley, proud Wayilwan girl.

Click on the image of Zoey to listen and learn more

Tiger Bay Wetlands, Warren, NSW, Australia.

Our logo is designed by Peter, and explained by Zoey

Winanga-li - listen to Elders and Knowledge Holders

Wambuul/Macquarie River

Wayilwan Ngiyambaa (Country/ Language) Gallery

Canoe Tree, Tiger Bay wetlands - Warren

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 Buuraalga 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!