Au Day 2023 Aboriginal Smoking Ceremony

Aboriginal people's Smoking Ceremony

On Australia Day, in Pinky Flat before the respecting country parade started, two of the representatives from each community group had the opportunity to be part of the Aboriginal Smoking Ceremony.

On behalf of AJA members and friends, Kyoko and Stuart participated in the Smoking Ceremony which was held from 4 to 5pm in Pinky Flat.

The Adelaide Plains are the traditional lands of the Kaurna people, 

アデレード平野のもともとの先住民は、Kaurna（ガーナ）族と呼ばれます。

What is a Smoking Ceremony? 

A smoking ceremony is an ancient Australian aboriginal custom that involves burning various native plants to produce smoke, which has cleansing properties and the ability to ward off bad spirits from the people and the land and make pathway for a brighter future.

パレードの前に行われたアボリジニの人達に伝わる＜スモーキングセレモニー＞に、AJAを代表して、会長の京子と副会長のスチュアートが参加させていただきました。

アボリジニの人達のこの儀式では、オーストラリア原産の木々の葉っぱを燃やし、その煙を頭、顔、胸にすくって浴びて、人間の体と立っているその土地の厄払いして清めるのです。

For more photos and videos of the Australia Day 2023 - Aboriginal Smoking Ceremony at Pinky Flat please click the links below;

• https://photos.app.goo.gl/GesfEBbMMDkDCk1L8

• https://youtu.be/BXCTHwMTd6w