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From traditional music and dance to bush foods and natural medicines, the Aboriginal peoples of Australia possess a fascinating history and culture. Discover the beauty of Aboriginal art and music, explore ancient sites and spiritual locations, and uncover the mystical power of Dreamtime on your next trip Down Under.<\/p>\n

Dance to didgeridoo & clapstick rhythm<\/h3>\n

The didgeridoo, which sits at the heart of ancient Aboriginal music, is made from trees hollowed out by termites, and is possibly one of the world\u2019s oldest instruments. Used to enhance stories (imitating a dingo drinking from a hole, for instance) or to build up a sense of tension in energetic clan songs, they\u2019re often accompanied by clackety clapsticks (that strike complex rhythms) and the versatile \u2018wah-wahs\u2019 of the gum-leaf.<\/p>\n

\"Aboriginal<\/a><\/p>\n

Aboriginal Music \u00a9 iStock\/Chameleonseye<\/a><\/p>\n

Cook up a treat, Aboriginal-style<\/h3>\n

When most people look at the outback, they see a wilderness. Aboriginals, however, see a kitchen pantry. Described in their own vocabulary as \u2018bush tucker\u2019, the cuisine has an extraordinary range. From the carnivorous end, which includes kangaroo, emu and crocodile, down to the insect group, which features honey ants and witchetty grub, there\u2019s also quandong (a kind of peach), bush tomato, yams and macadamia nuts to enjoy.<\/p>\n

\"Aboriginal<\/a><\/p>\n

Bush Food \u00a9 iStock\/Hohenhaus<\/a><\/p>\n

Discover a multi-dimensional world<\/h3>\n

The Aboriginal peoples believe the earth is eternal and that the ancestors who created it can still be communicated with through ritual. The creation period is usually called \u201cThe Dreamtime\u201d and whilst located in the past, does not necessarily belong to it. This is because the Dreamtime can be accessed today by those who enter via different states of consciousness \u2013 such as dreams, for example. Tjurunga are often used to enable or exacerbate these experiences. Considered sacred stones or wooden articles, Aboriginals believe that they act as portals on to otherworldly dimensions.<\/p>\n

\"Aboriginal<\/a><\/p>\n

Art in Yourambulla Cave \u00a9 iStock\/markrhiggins<\/p>\n

Uncover old wisdom and ancient lore<\/h3>\n

Tea tree oil may be found at most pharmaceutical stores today, but once upon a time it was used only in the Aboriginal outback. It wasn\u2019t until the 1920s that the rest of the world found that its own antiseptics were not as effective as this pungent oil. The Kakadu plum (also known as the Billy Goat plum) has played a major part in Aboriginal life, too. Containing 50 times the vitamin C of an orange, it has ensured people have kept well-nourished in a landscape that can be harsh on the diet.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019d like to find out more about Aboriginal culture, why not book a trip on the\u00a0Kakadu \u2013 Australia\u2019s Secrets<\/a>\u00a0trip, which visits several important Aboriginal sites, including fabulous examples of rock art.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

From traditional music and dance to bush foods and natural medicines, the Aboriginal peoples of Australia possess a fascinating history and culture. Discover the beauty of Aboriginal art and music, explore ancient sites and spiritual locations, and uncover the mystical power of Dreamtime on your next trip Down Under. 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