Survival Day Events in South Australia
Survival Day brings everyone together in Tarntanyangga to celebrate the oldest living continuing culture on earth. This year marks numerous Survival Day events around Adelaide throughout the day.
Mourning in the Morning / Smoking Ceremony
Join revered Ngarrindjeri and Kaurna cultural leader Uncle Moogy Sumner in a cleansing Smoking Ceremony early on 26 January, marking the day 235 years ago when the First Fleet arrived in Sydney Cove – and the lives of the continent’s First Nations peoples changed forever.
26 January 2024, 7:00am – 8:00am | Elder Park / Tarntanya Wama
Survival Day March
Go and stand in solidarity and listen to First Nations People’s battle for justice & rights – cultural rights, lands rights, historical rights & their future in our country through their powerful speakers & performers.
26 January 2024, 11:00am | Victoria Square/Tarntanyangga, Tandanya (Adelaide)
Aus Lights on the River
The 2024 Aus Lights on the River Program will be inspired by creative visions of Belonging to Country and Connecting to Nature.
26 January 2024, 5:00pm – 6:00pm | Elder Park / Tarntanya Wama
Respecting Country Parade
Starting at 7 pm, the Parade will begin at Adelaide Oval on War Memorial Drive before travelling over the Torrens River Footbridge into Elder Park/Tarntanya Wama. You can view the parade in designated areas or from Elder Park/Tarntanya Wama.
26 January 2024, 7:00pm – 8:00pm | Across the Riverbank Precinct Bridge down to Elder Park / Tarntanya Wama
Twilight Reflections, First Nations Ceremony
On the eve of the anniversary of colonisation, gather in solidarity with First Nations people as they reflect upon 65,000+ years of continuing connection to this land and assert through story and song, ‘we are still here’.
25 January 2024, 7:30pm – 9:00pm | Elder Park / Tarntanya Wama
Survival Day Laratinga Wetlands
Please join Peramangk People for their first ever Survival Day event on Peramangk Watta. This family friendly event is open to everyone! Peramangk will be showcasing: Elders Living Library, Song, Dance, Arts, Film, Spoken word, Hip Hop, story telling, weaving, Yidaki, Arts making workshops and Cultural Immersion experience, stalls from First Nations artists. There will also be a sensory corner available.
Sausage sizzle and salads, coffee, tea and water provided.
Very limited transport will be available for First Nations People. Please contact Facebook page for information if you’re in need. Elders, women, children and people with disabilities will be given priority.
26 January 2024 | 1pm – 5pm | Laratinga Pavilion, Springs Rd, Mt Barker
For more information and all enquiries please visit the ANTAR website
What: Survival Day SA
When: Friday 26 January 2024
Where: Various locations – see above
Who: Everyone
At Play & Go Adelaide we make every effort to provide accurate information to the best of our knowledge at the time of publication. We recommend confirming times, dates and details directly before making any plans as details may be subject to change.
Image Source: Survival Day SA Facebook page
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