ACE Camera Club (inc)

  NAIDOC WEEK IN THE PORONGURUPS  

Our club has had quite a bit to do with the Porongurups over the years mainly with providing images for tourist promotion and in support of environmental groups and organisations.

When we heard that there was going to be an inaugural Naidoc Week event being held in the Castle Rock park we thought this is something that we just have to cover.

The weather was perfect and was attended by a reasonably good crowd.

After the speeches we were all invited to join in for a fairly sumptuous morning tea which was obviously enjoyed by all.

This was followed by some childrens activities who were encouraged to join in for some traditional dance accompanied by the didgerido.

The wealth of stories and local Aboriginal history that you hear at these events is really fascinating and it all goes to making a visit to the region that much more interesting.

I'm sure there's a huge potential for combining eco-tourism and our amazing indigenous culture in this unique and fantastic area of the South West.

Our club will visiting the area several times during Spring when the wildflower season is in full swaing and photographing events during the 2018 Bloom Festival.