The Perth City Council’s Heritage Perth Weekend is now in its 11th year and this year’s event is to be held from 16-to-18 April.
The City’s Lord Mayor, Basil Zempilas said this year’s festival featured more than 130 events and activities.
“We are certainly spoilt for choice when it comes to places and stories of significance in the city,” Mr Zempilas said.
“Heritage Perth Weekend gives us a chance to explore more of our heritage with informative walks, talks, storytelling, interactive workshops, exhibitions and immersive experiences.”
He said new events would shine a light on Perth’s multicultural heritage and Aboriginal history, including truth-telling yarns from Whadjuk Nyoongar Elders and colourful activities from the Chung Wah Association.
“With the guidance of the City of Perth Elders Advisory Group (the Bridyas), we have introduced dual naming for this event to reflect the importance of the cultural heritage of the Whadjuk Nyoongar people,” Mr Zempilas said.
“We hope these cultural events help create a better understanding of our shared history and the community in which we live.”
Nyoongar Elder, Uncle Farley Garlett said it was an opportunity for all to come and engage with the Nyoongar culture in the heart of Boorloo (Perth).
“My culture, Nyoongar Culture, is about stories — stories told to our children who learn our lore and culture,” Uncle Farley said.
“For our youth, it is about guiding them along in life. Our family is an extended family where we all come together, sit down, tell stories and share.”
Mr Zempilas said that adding to the festivities this year, the program had expanded to include Family Friday on 16 April, focusing on activities for children and families to explore, learn and engage with Perth’s rich past.
