Plants for Smokimbal Beibi ceremony

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The Banatjarl Strongbala Wumin Grup have filmed a smoking ceremony, the ancient custom practised by indigenous people for thousands of years. Margaret Katherine and Ester Bulumbara talk about the plants needed for this ceremony and the process involved to create the warmth/smoke for the smoking ceremony.

The Bilingual Baby Board Book - Na-Walkwalk-kan was created by the Banatjarl Strongbala Wimun Grup. The song, Holdimbat Beibi Smokimbat Beibi was created by singer/songwriter Shellie Morris and wimun from the Grup for the na-walkwalk-kan (children) of the Katherine region.

More Information
  • Language:Kriol, Creole, Jawoyn, English
  • English Subtitles:No
  • Genre:Cultural Events and Public Ceremonies
  • Year Completed:2012
  • Other Crew:Graphic Design: Batchelor Press, Photography; Diane Krepp and Mary Gazzola (Katherine)
  • Copyright:NTL
  • Partner Organisation:Funding Assistance from Indigenous Language Support
  • Location:Barunga NT, Australia
  • Duration:00:03:47
  • Camera:Revona Urban & Scott Hall from Djilpin Arts Aboriginal Corporation & Will Tinapple from ABC Open, Darwin
  • Music & Musician:n/A
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