Yabu Gugay Sun Gathering | NAFA 2025

Schedule

Fri, 26 Sep, 2025 at 07:30 pm

UTC+10:00

Location

Kissing Point | Townsville, QL

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Join us at dawn on Saturday 27 September 2025 for the opening ceremony of the North Australian Festival of Arts (NAFA) 2025. Experience a powerful sunrise celebration featuring dance, didgeridoo, and song, led by William Mabo and William Barton, honouring over 60,000 years of culture and connection to Country.
๐Ÿ—“ Sat 27 Sep | 5:30am - 7am
๐Ÿ“Kissing Point, Jezzine Barracks/ Garabarra
๐ŸŽŸ FREE EVENT - No bookings required | All ages welcome
For more info, visit: https://tickets.nafa-tsv.com.au/Events/Yabu-Gugay-Sun-Gathering
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Kissing Point, The Strand,Townsville,QLD,Australia

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North Australian Festival of Arts

Host or Publisher North Australian Festival of Arts

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