This is the first of many clips that will be uploaded of the Rripangu Yirdaki Masterclass 2008. Here Dhangal Gurruwiwi delivers the cultural induction introduction, explaining about kinship and other things.

During the week-long Masterclass, participants learnt to make and play the yirdaki from Djalu' Gurruwiwi. There were outings to the bush, campfire dancing and singing, hunting and spear-fishing, lessons with Djalu, amongst other things.

Rripangu Yirdaki acknowledges the support of the Yothu Yindi Foundation, Rio Tinto Alcan, and the Department of Regional Development, Primary Industry, Fisheries and Resources (DBIRD).

Expressions of interest are sought for the 2009 series of Masterclasses, see link below for details:

http://www.forum.ididj.com.au/2009-yi...

There are 7 parts to this series of vids documenting the Rripangu Yirdaki Masterclass 2008.

Part 1:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HBccckROF-w

Part 2:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QEAv6csnfuY

Part 3:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pSP1-aiRC1Q


Part 4:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xjJtV35mmkQ

Part 5:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UrWYQx_zzIM


Part 6:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WKlXYUQSBPU

Part 7:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iwqIX7TlP9o