tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8127190147676724766.post807766424298833272..comments2024-01-14T16:42:25.693+11:00Comments on Barwon Blog: ...to the OceanJo Mitchellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08109720134974590748noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8127190147676724766.post-73412714319412434322019-04-14T14:18:42.219+10:002019-04-14T14:18:42.219+10:00Thanks Ross! I think that fire on water ceremonies...Thanks Ross! I think that fire on water ceremonies are common to a number of cultures around the world so perhaps the artistic director took inspiration from there. The traditions of the local Wathaurong people are a feature of Mountain to Mouth walk and water from an indigenous "well" at the You Yangs is carried in Canoe to Barwon Heads. A smoking ceremony is also held, so fire and water are both important to indigenous culture so I guess a fire on water ceremony is a natural extension of that. Most of all, it makes a stunning show for the hundreds of locals who come to watch it!Jo Mitchellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08109720134974590748noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8127190147676724766.post-37144207320391676172019-04-14T13:44:40.984+10:002019-04-14T13:44:40.984+10:00Love the canoe being burnt. Do you know how that c...Love the canoe being burnt. Do you know how that came up? Anyways, I really appreciate your documentation of this journey. It is terrific to see what people have created. Ross Colliver, +61411226519https://www.blogger.com/profile/14774309770846955117noreply@blogger.com