During our trip to Australia, we had heard alot about aboriginals. Aboriginals are the actual residents of Australia. Now, Aboriginal population is only 10%-12% of total population in Australia. The initial lifestyle of aboriginals used to be in forests of Australia. As per what I could understand, they used to lead a life similar to aadiwaasis of India. During the trip, we were scheduled to witness Tjapukai Show by Aboriginals in Cairns.

Tjapukai

Tjapukai

The usage of wood, stone etc was very much prevalent at that time. What I noticed in a presentation for aboriginals was that they had features similar to Indians.

When we entered the venue, it was a pleasant feeling. First of all we had some delicious snacks and a special refreshing drink.

Snacks

Then there was a performance by Aboriginals. It was a beautiful performance which was highly interactive as well. First of all, they put marks on our faces. I was humming the song – Jhinga la la Jhinga la la …Hurrr… hurrr…. Was experiencing all of this for the first time so was loving it.

Face Marks

Face Marks

Then they tried to create fire through stones. Few audiences joined this activity. It was so easy for aboriginals but audiences took a lot of time and put in efforts to create fire. Finally, fire was created. The whole set up was so nice and created a beautiful scene of those times.

Aboriginals played instruments. One of the instrument was used in the Bollywood movie- Dil Chahta hai. This instrument is called Didgeridoo. Its a wooden trumpet developed about 1500 years ago. The sound from that instrument was magnetic. Just loved it. we enjoyed the full band show by them.

Then we were taken inside for a dance and music show by them. It was a fantastic show. Loved it totally. This show was also interactive. Guests were being invited to participate in the show. My elder son also danced with them what they taught him in a minute. He danced so well that he got two original Boomerangs from them as a token of appreciation. He was so happy to receive Boomerangs. It was a memorable moment for all of us. I have recorded videos and will be putting the link here soon.

At the end, Indegenious Australians, made different poses for us. Got to click photos with them. We had some time to look around.

Got to see authentic artifacts of those times.

Didgeridoo

Didgeridoo

Then we had buffet dinner there only. Overall, it was a great evening. We loved our time spent there. Also, came to know that Aboriginals live normal lives with other Australians. They work at big profiles in good companies. Kids go to high class schools. The lifestyle of Aboriginals is no less than any other Australian.

Overall, it was a fantastic experience at Tjapukai Show. If you are going to Cairns, you must witness this to know about the original Australians.

Nidhi KM

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