The Vigil at Barangaroo Reserve

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Event The Vigil at Barangaroo Reserve
Venue The Headland at Barangaroo Reserve, Barangaroo, NSW
Umbrella Event Sydney Festival 2019
First Date 25 January 2019
Dates Estimated No
Status Professional
World Premiere No
Description Gather around campfires at dusk (8pm) at Barangaroo Reserve on 25 January, where an overnight vigil will be held to reflect on the impact of colonisation in Australia, the significance of the day before the First Fleet arrived, and what happened after. Hear musical performances and stories of Country from current and future community Elders.
Description Source Programme
Primary Genre Theatre - Spoken Word
Secondary Genre Ceremony
First Nations
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Contributors
Name Function Notes
Jacinta Tobin Elder
Nardi Simpson Teacher
Production Nationality Australia
Event Status Completed
Data Source
Source Description
Programme Sydney Festival Guide
Event Identifier 161698
Dataset AusStage