Djinama Yilaga

Djinama Yilaga is an intergenerational Yuin choir led by renowned Walbunga and Ngarigo artist Cheryl Davison. The choir performs songs in Dhurga language as part of a powerful movement to revitalise language through song.

For generations people have gathered on the headland at Tathra on Djiringang Country to share culture through song, dance and storytelling. This performance at the new Headland Theatre continues that cultural tradition in a contemporary setting. Bringing together voices across generations, Djinama Yilaga share the strength and beauty of Yuin language and culture.

Yuin people were often multi-lingual, speaking and understanding languages of neighbouring and visiting groups. Dhurga was spoken and understood by many within the 13 tribes of the Yuin Nation. It was the dominant tongue of the Walbunga people of the Broulee region and the Brindja Yuin people of Moruya.

The choir emerged as a way to revitalise language through song, following a unique pedagogy established by Dr Lou Bennett AM. The community led project, supported by Dr Bennett was initially funded by the National Museum of Australia and Four Winds, Bermagui.

Duration: 50 min (no interval)
Bistro opening hours - Dinner: 5:30pm to 8:00pm (bookings recommended)