Overview
Warami is a Darug word meaning 'good to see you'. It's also the name of an annual festival of Indigenous culture in western Sydney that starts with National Sorry Day in May and ends in NAIDOC Week in July.
The festival honours and celebrates the thousands of years of continued history for the Burramattagal people (who are part of the Darug nation) in the area we know as Parramatta.
Every year, there's a program of family-friendly arts and crafts workshops, bush tucker food stalls, music and dance performances and knowledge tours.
This year's program is going digital for the first time — and, as part of the program, there's a free showcase of comedy, music, storytelling, dance and art in Warami Live on Sunday, July 5, from 12–2pm.
The two-hour live-stream will include deadly jokes from comedian Sean Choolburra, performances from electro-soul duo Bow and Arrow, country singer-songwriter Maddi Lyn, soulful singer-songwriter Evie J Willie, and hip hop artist Barkaa. You can also expect storytelling from longstanding Koori Radio host DJ Naian. Plus, even more performers will be announced nearer to the day.
Can't wait till then? Check out the free Warami program running from now until July 5.