First Nations festivities return this Burramatta NAIDOC Day

Get ready to immerse yourself in the culture and history of the Burramattagal clan of the Dharug nation, as the City of Parramatta prepares for Burramatta NAIDOC Day on Saturday July 8.

Burramatta NAIDOC Day is a celebration and recognition of the City’s First Nations people and their 60,000 years of history throughout the local area.

City of Parramatta Lord Mayor Cr Sameer Pandey said families are invited to come to Parramatta Park on July 8 to take part and enjoy the music, workshops, traditional dance and food.

“Burramatta NAIDOC Day is a fitting celebration of our First Nations people and their history,” Cr Pandey said.

“Our City prides itself on being the most diverse in Australia and this is a chance for our diverse community to come together to reflect and learn about our Indigenous history.

“The day also marks the end of our Warami festival and what better way to mark its end than in a relaxed, fun setting at Parramatta Park.”

Wiradjuri/Gadigal woman and Arts & Cultural Exchange (ACE) First Nations Program Advisor Akala Newman said Burramatta is an important all-round experience for both First Nations people and others in the community.

“This NAIDOC is so important because it is for our Elders,” Ms Newman said.

“We are the survivors of their strength, resilience, and love.

“We hold their knowledge dear to us and make sure that the next generation grows up knowing the same sacrifices and stories.”

Hip-hop R&B singer songwriter Dean Brady is this year’s headline act, bringing a Motown vibe to the stage, supported by the soulful Stiff Gins, Uncle Col Hardy, Charlie Needs Braces, Jannawi Dance Clan, Muggera Dance Group and Fringe Dwellers, with Akala Newman as MC.

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City of Parramatta acknowledges Parramatta Park as the 2023 venue partner for Burramatta NAIDOC Day.

Council is committed to continuing its work in advancing First Nations voices and aspirations in our City.