Keep the fire burning! Blak, loud and proud

Linden New Art celebrates NAIDOC Week with a day of cultural richness. On Sunday the 14th of July NAIDOC Week Community Day honours First Nations heritage and artistry. Musician Amos Roach enchants with soulful melodies elder Aunty Janet Galpin shares captivating history and artist Bianca Easton guides kids through a creative drop-in workshop.

The day will be an engaging blend of cultural immersion and community building. Audiences can discover learn and enjoy this vibrant community event honouring First Nations heritage and artistry. The event held in celebration of the rich heritage culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples offers a diverse program catering to all ages.

This year’s theme is Keep the fire burning! Blak loud and proud. The theme honours the enduring strength and vitality of First Nations culture – with fire a symbol of connection to Country to each other and to the rich tapestry of traditions that define Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Central to the day’s activities is a drop-in workshop tailored for kids providing them with a hands-on experience to explore First Nations art forms and traditions under the guidance of Boonwurrung artist Bianca Easton.