DARWIN FESTIVAL: How The Birds Got Their Colours

A living, breathing work of art that tells a powerful dreamtime story

Experience the magic of How the Birds Got Their Colours, an Indigenous-led performance blending traditional First Nations dance, storytelling and contemporary circus in a visually stunning outdoor spectacle.

Featuring Yugambeh Elder Luther Cora and Arc Circus, this breathtaking work brings a Dreamtime story to life, celebrating cultural connection, identity and the beauty of diversity. How The Birds Got Their Colours will touch your heart and open your eyes.

Presented by Darwin Festival and Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory

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