CULTURAL HERITAGE
We honor historic traditions through our Cultural Heritage services, including authentic Welcome to Country ceremonies, transformative Smoking Ceremonies, and engaging Cultural Tours. Our programs aim to educate and connect visitors with the rich history and cultural significance of the Bangerang people, fostering respect and appreciation for Aboriginal heritage. Discover the essence of our culture while supporting its preservation.
Welcome to Bangerang Country
The Bangerang Aboriginal Corporation offers a Welcome to Country service, to welcome visitors to traditional Bangerang lands at your next event, meeting, or gathering. Embracing a Welcome to Country at your next event demonstrates a meaningful commitment to reconciliation, shows deep respect for the Traditional Custodians of the land, and fosters a culturally inclusive environment for all attendees.
Yakama Dora (Come to / Welcome)
Bangerang Aboriginal Corporation's Welcome to Country are performed by a Bangerang Traditional Owner on Bangerang woka (Country), with the approval from the Bangerang Aboriginal Corporation. Your Welcome to Country can be accompanied by a smoking ceremony or performance by our dance troupe.
Please complete the form via our Contact page for further information, and to book a Welcome to Country for your next event.
Smoking Ceremonies
Dhonga (Smoking), Damanmu/Garradha (Ceremony)
The purpose of a smoking ceremony is to welcome and cleanse ourselves and the land from bad Mulana (Spirits) and regenerate Galnya Mulana (Good Spirits).
Smoking ceremonies are typically performed with a Welcome to Country pending location and site requirements.
In Bangerang Bangadhona (Culture), the Bangerang people have been conducting Dhonga Damanmu/Garradha (Smoking Ceremonies) for thousands of years. This practice continues today.
If you would like to include a smoking ceremony with your next Welcome to Country, plese inidcate this on your booking request using the "Book Welcome to Country" link above.
