Rites Of Spring: A Celebration Of The Moving Object

MUSIC ART THEATRE CEREMONY MUSIC ART THEATRE CEREMONY

Antony Symons, Catherine Hassall, Willem Brugman Maya Thiango & Varsha Rose In The Garden

Sculpture Of Gaia In The Garden

Malik Diop, King Of The Talking Drum One of the performers and cultural teachers of the festiv

For The First Time Ever!
The Astonishingly Diverse Inhabitants Of
THE WORLD-GAIA SCULPTURE GARDEN VILLAGE
invite you to our annual
RITES OF SPRING
October 20, 2007
10am-6pm

Join us for an enthralling all-day theatrical journey weaving through the stories of Gaia in her own magic garden as she blooms and unfurls her new life.

The Rites Of Spring is a new festival concept merging art and ceremony: a celebration and renewal of Traditional Spring Festivals and Rites from around the world with a focus on revitalising ecological awareness and sustainable harmony between humans and nature.

Festivities Include:
Opening ceremony In The Village Square
Masked Players, Miracle Plays & May Poles
Sculpture, Music, Installations and performances
Aboriginal, Buddhist, and Gaian Cultural ceremonies
Village Procession with Spectacular Carnival Costumes
The Gold Fields Brass Band
The Ruby Bloomers Women's Circus
The Nomadic Ensemble
& THE GRANDE FINALE
with Malik Diop, King Of The Talking Drum
and Senegal WOW WOW

$20/$10/children free

Delicious Seasonal Feast fare & refreshments available

BRING A TENT AND CAMP OVERNIGHT

Visitors from Sydney and Katoomba are encouraged to catch the XPT from Central at 7.10am - departing Rydal 6.07pm. Make sure you reserve a seat.

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