Monday, February 20, 2017

GAIA Exhibition


I am delighted to again take part in the annual Women Photographers' exhibition in Melbourne.

GAIA - Mother Earth is the theme for this year's show in which 19 women photographers are participating. The exhibition will be held at Magnet Galleries, Melbourne from 2 - 25 March 2017.
It promises to be a wonderful event.





MEET THE PHOTOGRAPHERS
A great opportunity to meet some of the exhibitors in GAIA and discuss their work.

SATURDAY 4 MARCH
Amy Feldtman               1-4pm

SUNDAY 5 MARCH
Wendy Currie                11am -3pm
Carmel  Riordan            1- 4pm

SUNDAY 12 MARCH
Barbara Oehring            1 - 4pm










Friday, February 3, 2017

Belgrave Survival Day 2017 - The Photos

The 10th Anniversary of Belgrave Survival Day was celebrated by a wonderful crowd of people on 26 January 2017. The many volunteers did a marvellous job both preparing for the festival and making sure the event ran smoothly.

I am following up my previous post 'Belgrave Survival Day 2017' with a selection of photos I took on the day.


Wurundjeri Elder Uncle Bill Nicholson gave a powerful speech.

© Barbara Oehring 2017


The crowd at Borthwick Park.

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Getting the fire ready for a smoking ceremony.

© Barbara Oehring 2017



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Entering the healing smoke.

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Borthwick Park playground.

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Gnarnayarrahe Waitairi (Uncle Joey), a regular performer at Belgrave Survival Day.

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Aurelio Denasha and Uncle Bill.
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There were information stalls and displays about Indigenous culture.

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MC Tim Kanoa.

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The performances by the Mullum Mullum Choir and Hip Hop crew were much appreciated.

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Mandy Nicholson again led her Djirri Djirri Dance Group.


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