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Ramindjeri Welcoming the Whales and Smoking Ceremony
May 28, 2023 @ 8:30 am - 9:30 am ACST
Free event: Winter Whale Fest Official Opening
The official festivities will start at 8:30am on Sunday, 28 May 2023, with a traditional Ramindjeri Welcoming the Whales and Smoking Ceremony at the amphitheater situated on Solders Memorial Gardens, Flinders Parade.
Locals Mark Koolmatrie and Cedric Varcoe will perform the welcoming and smoking ceremony.
Following the ceremony, visitors can engage with conservation groups, ocean art stalls and visit Kondoli the inflatable whale at Railway Plaza between 10am and 4pm.
Acknowledgment Of Country
Visit Victor Harbor acknowledge that the Ngarrindjeri and Ramindjeri people are the Traditional Owners of our beautiful lands and surrounding waters. We recognise and respect the cultural connections the past, present and future Traditional Custodians have. We are committed to working with the Ngarrindjeri and Ramindjeri people, supporting their role as custodians of their lands and helping ensure the future prosperity and cultural enrichment of the community.
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