Warraan Widji Arts
is translated
River Place Arts…
where Wayilwan language is reawakened through the artistic creativity of our children, youth & community
The Guduu (Murray Cod) Dance - Indi Gale & Charlie Gale
Yada yana-y Welcome
Yaama Hello
Please winanga-li…listen, knowledge, understand
The Welcome to Country is delivered by Peter Mackay, our President & proud Wayilwan man…
Tiger Bay Wetlands, Warren, NSW, Australia.
The Acknowledgement to Country is delivered by Zoey Daley, proud Wayilwan girl.
Click on the image of Zoey to listen & learn more
Our logo is designed by Peter, & explained by Zoey…
Winanga-li - listen to Elders & Knowledge Holders
Wambuul/Macquarie River
Wayilwan Ngiyambaa (Country/ Language) Gallery
Canoe Tree, Tiger Bay wetlands - Warren
The Burraalga Song
The Burraalga (Brolga) Song was taught to our young mob by Aunty Beth Wright.
The Burraalga Song was sung by our ancestors and has been reawakened and translated by Aunty Beth from Gamilaraay Language into Wayilwan Language.
The English speak translation is shown below. The song is a command to the birds and animals!
The Burraalga by Peter Mackay
Brolga in the grass…dance
Brolga in the grass… dance
dance, dance, dance, dance,
dance, dance, dance, dance!
Kangaroo (grey) in the grass…hop
Kangaroo (grey) in the grass…hop
hop, hop, hop, hop,
hop, hop, hop, hop!
Kookaburra in the tree…laugh
Kookaburra in the tree…laugh
laugh, laugh, laugh, laugh
laugh, laugh, laugh, laugh!
Echidna on the land…walk
Echidna on the land…walk
walk, walk, walk, walk
walk, walk, walk, walk!
