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"Yolngu Guya Djamamirr"

"Yolngu Guya Djamamirr"Yolngu Guya Djamamirr
(2008, 6 min.) AUSTRALIA
Director: Garawirrtja
In English and Yolngu Matha with English subtitles.

A performance by the Chooky Dancers from the Yolngu community in northern Australia, set to the theme music from Zorba the Greek, became an overnight sensation on YouTube. This is the poignant story behind the dance.

Image credit: Picture of Chooky Dancers - By Nicola Daley; Picture of Chooky Dancers - By Nicola Daley

2010 Pacific Island Programs, NYC

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