Dances at Aurukun

Dances at Aurukun

1963
30m
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Overview

This film is a record of traditional Aboriginal dancing at Aurukun Mission on Cape York Peninsula in far north Queensland. Filmed in 1962 for the Australian Institute of Aboriginal Studies, it showcases and preserves Wik ritual dances and ceremonies at a time when customary Aboriginal life was changing and adapting to Western culture.

Status: Released

Language: EN

Production Information

Quick Facts

Release Date December 31, 1963
Status Released
Language EN

Cast

Key Crew

Ian Dunlop
Director

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