Abstract
This research article explores how Australian government protect and share Aboriginal culture. The author used 6 websites to research Aboriginal culture in Australia. The author’s analysis show that the Australians are working to learn about Aboriginal culture, because knowing Aboriginal culture helps protect it. Australian government protect and share Aboriginal culture in various ways.
Introduction
The Aboriginal people are the first indigenous peoples of Australia. They came from the African continent. According to the article “Aboriginal Australians” in website, it is estimated that more than 750,000 Aboriginal people lived there. However, Aboriginal people are declining because Infectious diseases became prevalent, and British settlers occupied Aboriginal land and caused conflicts. In fact, now they are only about 2% of the Australian population. The aim of this research is to explore how Australian government protect and share Aboriginal culture.
Literature Review
Aboriginal culture is very unique. Their culture makes use of Australian land and nature. For example, the didgeridoo is a traditional Aboriginal instrument, a kind of wooden trumpet. It is made from eucalyptus branches in Australia. It is very difficult to make and play this instrument. The aboriginal people have highly skilled. Australian government give people the opportunity to share the highly skills of Aboriginal people. Australian people knowing Aboriginal culture and protect it.
There are many events and projects about Aboriginal culture in Australia. Do you know NAIDOC week? NAIDOC Week is a celebration of history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. It is in July every year. You can listen to Aboriginal musicians, watch a movie about Aboriginal history, study Aboriginal arts and crafts, create your own Aboriginal art! Events such as these allow many to learn about Aboriginal culture. It is also a good opportunity to think about Aboriginal culture.
Now Aboriginal people live in the “outback” of Australia’s vast dry inland area. According to the article “Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Histories and Cultures” in website, it is visited by thousands of people every year. You can also interact with Aboriginal people and experience Aboriginal culture on a tour. For example, you can also experience the traditional Aboriginal boomerang! You can also see traditional Aboriginal works at the museum, and learn about the history and culture of the Aboriginal people at the museum. It will be impressive when you actually see and experience it. In this way, Australians are telling many people about Aboriginal culture.
Conclusion
Research about Aboriginal culture in Australia has provided an understanding how Australian government protect and share Aboriginal culture. Their culture makes use of Australian land and nature. They are many events and projects about Aboriginal culture in Australia. NAIDOC Week is also a good opportunity to think about Aboriginal culture. There is also many tour to lean Aboriginal culture, and many people know and experience it. Knowing Aboriginal culture helps protect it. Australian government create opportunities for many to know about Aboriginal culture, and protect and share Aboriginal culture in various ways. You can also experience and learn about the different Aboriginal cultures by participating in events and tours in Australia!
References
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- Australian Indigenous Cultures – Insider Guides | Study in Australia. (2018, August 28). Insider Guides | Study in Australia. https://insiderguides.com.au/australian-indigenous-culture/
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- Jens Korff, Creative Spirits. (2019, March 11). NAIDOC Week. Creative Spirits. https://www.creativespirits.info/aboriginalculture/history/naidoc-week
- Block, A. J. (2015, October 28). What is a didgeridoo (the droning Aboriginal Australian wind instrument)? Didge Project. https://www.didgeproject.com/free-didgeridoo-lessons/what-is-a-didgeridoo/
- Aboriginal Australians. (2019, June 14). Nationalgeographic.Com. https://www.nationalgeographic.com/culture/people/reference/aboriginal-australians/
