The Dreaming Festival 2008 Opening Ceremony

The Dreaming, an annual festival celebrating the cultural diversity of
Indigenous cultures will entertain and enlighten with three days and four nights of concerts, theatre, dance and speakers.

The festival, held in the stunning foothills of the Glasshouse Mountains during the June long weekend (5-8 June) will present more than 200 Indigenous acts from Australia and around the world.

The intimate Indigenous experience takes place in a welcoming atmosphere, complete with ceremony grounds, traditional healing, art galleries, rituals, fire story circles, and workshops across nine venues and 12 galleries.

The Dreaming has become known for presenting acts of international significance and as an annual ceremony time where people connect and celebrate the intriguing spirit of The Dreaming.

Well-known musicians including Archie Roach and Shane Howard, the Casey Donovan Band and William Barton will take to one of the many stages, along with renowned national and international theatre and dance groups. Speakers include leading Indigenous education expert Dr Chris Sarra, singer Georgia Corowa, artists Judy Watson and Lisa Michl, and Australian of the Year 2009 Professor Mick Dodson.

For full program details and festival information, please visit The Dreaming website.

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