Yirra Yaakin Theatre Company x VPCC present: Djinda Kaatijin - NAIDOC Week@VPCC SHP

Join us at Victoria Park Community Centre this NAIDOC Week for a special community performance of Djinda Kaatijin by Yirra Yaakin Theatre Company.

Saturday 11th July

10.00am - 11.00am

Djinda Kaatijin (To Understand Stars) is a powerful theatre experience celebrating Noongar culture, storytelling and connection to the night sky. Through performance, music and imagination, audiences are invited to explore Noongar knowledge of the stars and the stories held within Country.

Presented by Yirra Yaakin Theatre Company, one of Australia’s leading Aboriginal theatre companies, this family-friendly production creates an engaging and meaningful cultural experience for audiences of all ages.

Come together during NAIDOC Week to celebrate culture, storytelling and shared learning in a welcoming and inclusive environment.

Accessibility:
• Step-free access
• Accessible toilets
• Family-friendly venue

• Production suitable for all ages (adults and kids)

• Kiddos younger than 3 years old may find it challenging to sit through
• Outdoor space available if bringing older/younger siblings

Djinda Kaatijin (to understand stars) is a collection of Dreaming stories from various countries around the world

Set 30,000 years after the Cold Time (Nyitting Time) Weitj (Emu), Dwert (Dingo) and Wardong (Crow) take us on a journey through the milky way to bring the Djinda (stars), which have all started to disappear, back to Noongar boodjar.

Djinda Kaatijin teaches us about the importance of the stars to storytelling, imagination and creativity. By interweaving stories of the Djinda from Spain, India, Scotland and Australia (countries the writers are connected to), it promotes the universal connection we all have to the stars and the idea that we can all share in these stories.

Furthermore, in a society where playing outside and using our imaginations has been replaced with screen time, Djinda Kaatijin aims to send a message to its audiences about the importance of ‘looking up’ from the distractions of the world and appreciate the stars, their stories and our history.

🖤 Thank you to Yirra Yaakin Education for offering this production for the Vic park Community!

💛 Tickets are required for all attendees over 2 years old.

❤️ All proceeds from this event will be re-invested in our free, Termly Nyoongar Language Lessons delivered by Kalyakoorl, Thursdays 4.00pm - 5.00pm

📸 by: Dana Weeks