It’s a 1 hour 40 minute drive to Laura and on the drive I mull over how to organise my photography for the festival. I am now using my DSLR in tandem with my new top notch mobile phone camera. The latter rules with indoor and low light photography and is becoming more seductive.
We arrive at the Laura Quinkan site and my problem is settled, while I have brought my camera bag my DSLR is back at our accommodation! It is the mobile phone and my face betrays my disappointment and anxiety.
Laura Quinkan does not disappoint. It is a celebration of indigenous dance and culture. Held every 2 years it is a competition between indigenous groups to win the competition and the shield. The performers are there to prove they are the best. The spectators are add ons. This is not a tourist show it is an authentic celebration of their culture. What follows is an indulgent range of photos, amazingly off my mobile and I am very happy. I apologise in advance for the number of pictures but they are inspirational!
After 5 hours of aboriginal dance, we are ready to move on. A short drive takes us to split rock and the 13000 year old aboriginal rock art.
