Clancestry, a Celebration of Country

Overview

Every year since 2013, QPAC has spent a week celebrating the cultural practices of the world’s first inhabitants. Via a lineup of performances, workshops and conversations, Clancestry delves into traditional and contemporary creative endeavours, with a particular focus on the works of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders.

Whether you’re keen to appreciate art or analyse issues, the 2015 festival promises another diverse lineup of free events. Indeed, the bulk of the program does both. Discussions about identity, activism and sovereignty are a highlight, as is an installation that provides a visual and oral history of the South Brisbane area, as well as a screen showcase highlighting Australian indigenous tales and filmmakers.

To sample a little bit of everything that Clancestry has to offer, stopping by on community day on December 5 is recommended. That's when you can enjoy performances from choirs, dance groups, musicians and poets, browse the markets for art, craft and design, and take part in activities and workshops — aka become truly immersed in indigenous culture.