More than 400 students and teachers have visited Kings Park and Botanic Garden for the first Noongar Boodja Six Seasons mini festival for 2021.
The festival is a celebration of Aboriginal culture and caring for country, delivered by the Kings Park Education and Learning team.
Local Noongar presenters shared katitjin (knowledge) with primary-aged students about Bunuru, the ‘second summer’, and the activities traditionally associated with this time of the year.
Bunuru is the hottest and driest time of the year when Noongar people would have traditionally lived close to the ocean and rivers. It is the season for fishing and living off plentiful sea and freshwater resources.
Manager of Education and Learning at Kings Park, Charlotte Vaughan said the immersive event was an opportunity for students to learn about Aboriginal culture and caring for the environment in the heart of Whadjuk Noongar country — Kaarta Koomba (Kings Park).
“It aims to enhance understanding and respect for Aboriginal people, appreciation for diversity in our community and a sense of responsibility for caring for our natural environment,” Ms Vaughan said.
She said Kings Park Education and Learning welcomed nearly 30,000 students of all ages each year to participate in interactive E-STEM, cultural heritage and wellbeing education programs.
Noongar Boodja Six Seasons is available for schools to book throughout the year.
The Djeran (Autumn) mini festival will be held next month on 11-to-12 May.
