Published on Thursday, 17 May 2018 at 9:55:20 AM
The Midwest community is in for a cultural treat as Wesley College’s Moorditj Mob head to Geraldton for National Reconciliation Week.
The Mob have performed all around the nation, but are best known for their traditional Nyoongar performance in Times Square, New York, which attracted hundreds.
City of Greater Geraldton Mayor Shane Van Styn said the group would kick-off the week of celebrations with energy and spirit.
“The Reconciliation Week Concert is always a highlight on the calendar and we expect it to be even bigger this year with the Moorditj Mob performing,” he said.
“As part of National Reconciliation Week celebrations the group will be visiting a number of schools and community groups in the region to help bring people together and raise awareness.
“Celebrating our unique culture is so important and it’s up to us to teach the next generations.”
The Reconciliation Week Concert will take place at 6pm on Thursday 31 May at the Queens Park Theatre. The Concert is free thanks to the support of Lotterywest.
Earlier that day the City will launch the new Reconciliation Action Plan 2017-2020. Council adopted the document earlier this year and a gathering will take place on the Foreshore to mark the occasion.
The Moorditj Mob will perform at the Reconciliation Week Concert and Reconciliation Action Plan launch as well as a number of schools in the area including Allendale Primary School, Bluff Point Primary School, Geraldton Senior High School and Waggrakine Primary School. They will also visit Mullewa, Yamatji Art Centre and Spalding Family Centre.
The City would like to thank Lotterywest and Radio Mama for their sponsorship of National Reconciliation Week.
Please visit the following link for more information: https://www.cgg.wa.gov.au/events/national-reconciliation-week/5523
The Moorditj Mob ahead of their performance in Times Square, New York.
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