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Laka Bunkul

Dance Clan

  • North East Arnhem Land, Dhalinybuy

Laka Bunkul (Evening Star) is a work commissioned for Bangarra Dance Theatre's inaugural Dance Clan program. Storytellers, the Munyarryun Clan, brings traditional stories and dances from North East Arnhem Land to share with Sydney audiences.

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About

Beneath Sydney's setting sun, the harbour is transformed into the brolga plains of Dhalinybuoy, Arnhem Land. Men and women of the Munyarryun Clan draw on timeless traditions to present their inspirational dances from home, tracing the path of the Wangurri Tribe.


Sections of Laka Bunkul (Evening Star)

Birriwirri - the call to begin the journey
Stick Dance - travelling dance
White Cockatoo
Nik nik - rat
Gulatharra - dog
Wagulugul - fog
Watha - wind dance, a dance of farewell


Laka Bunkul (Evening Star) premiered in 1998 as part of the double bill Dance Clan which included Laka Bunkul (Evening Star) and Bipotim (Before Time).

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Credits

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Touring

Premiere Season | 1998
VIEW MEDIA RELEASE

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Cast

Premiere Season | 1998