SHARING THE DANCE: Craig Everett and other dancers at the Nayri Niara Festival at Great Bay, Bruny Island.
Picture: ANTHONY BROESE
ABOUT 600 people have been celebrating the wonders of indigenous culture at the Nayri Niara (Good Spirit) Festival on Bruny Island this weekend.
Camped out at Great Bay in perfect autumn weather, they have heard nationally renowned musician Xavier Rudd give a heartfelt, intimate concert and Tasmanian singers such as Dewayne Everettsmith add their voices to the mix.
They have shared the music, dance, stories, crafts and ceremonies of the world's oldest living cultures.
Visiting speakers have come from central Australia and overseas, including James Medicine Tree from the US, and it has been a chance for Tasmania's indigenous community to share its traditions.
Sinsa Mansell said Nayri Niara was an inspiring experience.
"It is so significant to Tasmanian culture and the local community," she said yesterday.
"Many of our elders are involved and it is bringing together families from around the state."
Artistic director Ruth Langford said the festival would end today with a focus on healing.
At a Concluding Ceremony this afternoon, cremated whale bones would be taken out into the bay on a traditional bark canoe made during the festival.
The Concluding Ceremony is from 2 to 4pm and is open to all.
Entry is by donation.
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