5 Lands Walk

Terrigal - The Skillion. Whale totem of the Darkinjung poeple. American artist Daniel Dancer and Indigenous artist Kevin Duncan created the totem of a whale which became the site of the concluding ceremony. Photo by Daniel Dancer.

Project Summary

The 5 Lands Walk is an initiative of Gosford City Council. The program for the walk was developed with the local community - significantly including local Aboriginal people - interested in preserving and appreciating the unique heritage of this land and its people. The inaugural event took place on Saturday 24 June 2006. The winter season was chosen to coincide with the northern migration of humpback whales. Community members hosted celebrations at their coastal villages, starting with a ceremonial opening at the Cockrone Lagoon followed by an Art Trail Festival at Avoca Beach and ending with a spectacular closing ceremony at The Haven, Terrigal. The walk featured cultural links with Aboriginal dreaming stories and contemporary community art.
June 2007 was the second edition of this spectacular and unique 9km cultural walk.

Photos

    • Terrigal - The Skillion. Whale totem of the Darkinjung poeple. American artist Daniel Dancer and Indigenous artist Kevin Duncan created the totem of a whale which became the site of the concluding ceremony. Photo by Daniel Dancer.

      Terrigal - The Skillion. Whale totem of the Darkinjung poeple. American artist Daniel Dancer and Indigenous artist Kevin Duncan created the totem of a…

    • Avoca Beach land art installation Photo by Elaine Norling

      Avoca Beach land art installation Photo by Elaine Norling

    • Avoca Beach land art installation Photo by Elaine Norling

      Avoca Beach land art installation Photo by Elaine Norling

    • Terrigal land art installation Photo by Elaine Norling

      Terrigal land art installation Photo by Elaine Norling

Supporting Web Links

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Project Information

Council
Gosford City Council
Cultural Officer
Elio Gatti
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