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Mandjoogoordap, the traditional Bindjareb peoples’ name for Mandurah, translates to 'meeting place of the heart' - which is reflected so well in this stunning artwork created by Peta and Corey Ugle.

Titled ‘Welcome to Mandjoogoordap’, it tells the story of the beautiful waterways, wildlife, flora and fauna that abound in the local country ‘Bindjareb Boodja’, and was awarded first prize in a competition staged by WAITOC and Visit Mandurah.

Welcome to Country, an ancient custom in which Traditional Owners welcome visitors to their land, has been practiced by the Aboriginal people for thousands of years. This artwork, and related story, is designed to extend a visual portrayal of this custom. WA Tourism Minister David Templeman, who unveiled the artwork today, endorsed the State Government’s support of Aboriginal art welcomes in Visitor Centres as part of a range of cultural programs being delivered under the Jina: Western Australian Aboriginal Tourism Action Plan 2021-2025.

The Jina plan, which was developed in consultation between WAITOC, Tourism Western Australia, and other government agencies, aims to position Western Australia as the nation’s premier destination for authentic Aboriginal tourism.

“We have a rich cultural history in Mandurah, and we are immensely proud to have Peta and Corey Ugle’s wonderful art piece as a focal point within the Mandurah Visitor Centre. We look forward to welcoming visitors from Western Australia and beyond and sharing the unique stories of Mandjoogoordap. It’s important that we recognise and celebrate the contributions that the local Bindjareb people have made to this region for generations, and we look forward to continuing to help share their stories through this art piece,” said Anita Kane, General Manager of Visit Mandurah.

WAITOC CEO, Robert Taylor, embraced the Council’s strong partnership with Tourism WA and the WA Visitor Centre Association at this second launch of a series of Art Murals that are planned to feature at a range of locations throughout the state. “With this exciting initiative, we are placing a strong cultural footprint at key visitor information hubs in WA, raising awareness of the diverse range of Aboriginal cultural groups throughout our state and the rich array of traditional activities and stories that visitors can enjoy”, he said.

WAITOC Media News - 17 December 2021 Contact: info@waitoc.com

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