Explore the Aboriginal Culture from a Darug perspective

About Explore the Aboriginal Culture from a Darug perspective

Local Aboriginal artist and educator Chris Tobin will share some important aspects of traditional Aboriginal culture and Country from a Darug perspective.  The cultural presentation provides an opportunity to look more closely at the traditional life of our ancestors here and learn a little more on how people normally lived.

How did this ancient culture (described by Cook as one of the happiest people he had ever encountered) live and organise themselves? How did an entire continent live without armies and prisons; meeting the needs of its people for the past 30-60 thousand years without destroying or eating up all the Country? What can we learn from one of the most successfully sustainable cultures on the planet and its encounter with our modern systems or ways of living?

Join us for a smoking ceremony followed by this interactive session including opportunities for questions and discussion.

Each ticketholder can bring up to 2 children (0-9 years old) for free.

About Chris Tobin:
Chris Tobin is an Aboriginal artist and educator who has worked as a Darug cultural presenter for the past 20 years with Blue Mountains NPWS -National Parks and Wildlife Service.
Chris works over a number of LGA’s in Western Sydney and the Blue Mountains to share important cultural stories and values of the Darug people -the traditional Aboriginal Custodians of these areas.
His Aboriginal heritage is the foundation of his art and lifestyle. Chris has a degree in education and has taught various Aboriginal culture classrooms for many schools. He delivers cultural presentations to schools and organisations throughout much of greater Sydney and the Blue Mountains.
Chris draws inspiration from the traditional life of our country’s people and shares stories and experiences from a local Aboriginal perspective through art and storytelling.

*Plus booking fee

Do you wish to extend your stay with us so you can attend multiple workshops/performances throughout the weekend and/or combine this with a visit to the Blue Mountains?

Purchase a ticket for any of the workshops and/or performances and receive a 10% discount on your stay with us during the event dates!

The discount only applies for bookings made with us directly and will be processed onsite when you provide us with your ticket(s) during check-in.

Book now, limited accommodation available. https://www.sinofield.com.au/accommodation