The Aboriginal culture of Australia is one of the oldest and most mysterious of all cultures on Earth and stands in direct contrast to just over 200 years of European history. There are many places where one can learn about this culture and even though Aborigines make up only 1% of the population, they live in all areas of Australia including the cities.
There were more than 250 languages spoken by Australian Aboriginals prior to the arrival of Europeans. Now they use only about fifteen languages.
Aboriginal people traditionally adhered to animist spiritual frameworks. Their oral tradition and religious values are based upon reverence for the land and a belief in a Dreamtime. Major ancestral spirits include the Rainbow Serpent, Baiame, Dirawong and Bunjil.
The various Australian Aboriginal communities developed unique musical instruments and folk styles. The didgeridoo is one of the most famous musical instruments of Aboriginal people that we know. It was traditionally played by people of only the eastern Kimberley region and Arnhem Land, and then by only the men. Clapping sticks are probably the more ubiquitous musical instrument, especially because they help maintain rhythm for songs.
Australia has a tradition of Aboriginal art which is thousands of years old, the best known forms being rock art and bark painting. Evidence of Aboriginal art in Australia can be traced back at least 30,000 years.
Woggabaliri is the oldest Aboriginal game. It was played mainly by the Wiradjuri people of central NSW before European arrival, Woggabaliri is a non-competitive "co-operative kicking volley game" played with a ball made of possum hide, using soccer type skills of teamwork and ball control.
I have found most of the information on a Wikipedia site, here is the link: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indigenous_Australians
There were more than 250 languages spoken by Australian Aboriginals prior to the arrival of Europeans. Now they use only about fifteen languages.
Aboriginal people traditionally adhered to animist spiritual frameworks. Their oral tradition and religious values are based upon reverence for the land and a belief in a Dreamtime. Major ancestral spirits include the Rainbow Serpent, Baiame, Dirawong and Bunjil.
The various Australian Aboriginal communities developed unique musical instruments and folk styles. The didgeridoo is one of the most famous musical instruments of Aboriginal people that we know. It was traditionally played by people of only the eastern Kimberley region and Arnhem Land, and then by only the men. Clapping sticks are probably the more ubiquitous musical instrument, especially because they help maintain rhythm for songs.
Australia has a tradition of Aboriginal art which is thousands of years old, the best known forms being rock art and bark painting. Evidence of Aboriginal art in Australia can be traced back at least 30,000 years.
Woggabaliri is the oldest Aboriginal game. It was played mainly by the Wiradjuri people of central NSW before European arrival, Woggabaliri is a non-competitive "co-operative kicking volley game" played with a ball made of possum hide, using soccer type skills of teamwork and ball control.
I have found most of the information on a Wikipedia site, here is the link: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indigenous_Australians
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