Pride on display at family fun day

City of Logan Mayor Jon Raven (centre), Uncle Terry Stedman (left) and Aunty Sheryl Banks from the Logan District Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Corporation for Elders invite the community to join in NAIDOC Day 2024 celebrations.
City of Logan Mayor Jon Raven (centre), Uncle Terry Stedman (left) and Aunty Sheryl Banks from the Logan District Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Corporation for Elders invite the community to join in NAIDOC Day 2024 celebrations.

Published: 28th June 2024

A free day of activities will be held next month in the City of Logan to celebrate local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture and traditions.

The city’s annual NAIDOC celebration will be held from 9:00am to 4:00pm on Tuesday, July 9 at the Kingston Butter Factory (KBF) Cultural Precinct.

The Logan District Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Corporation for Elders are hosting the free family fun day to mark NAIDOC Week which runs between Sunday, July 7 and Sunday, July 14.

The day will feature a flag raising ceremony, a corroboree ground, a free BBQ, stalls, rides, a damper-making competition and weaving, language and didgeridoo workshops.

The entertainment will include cultural songs, dance and musical performances throughout the day including Nana Magic’s Deadly Big Adventures.

The theme for NAIDOC 2024 is Keep the Fire Burning! Blak, Loud and Proud.

City of Logan Mayor Jon Raven said Logan’s day of celebration would recognise and highlight local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

“This event shines a spotlight on our strong First Nations community,” Cr Raven said.

“It’s a great opportunity for us all to come together to showcase the stories, traditions, and achievements of the world’s oldest living culture.”

Free rail travel is available for people travelling to the event.

Rail tickets can be accessed online through the LoganArts website.

Printed rail tickets are available from the KBF and Logan Entertainment Centre (LEC) box offices and all Logan Libraries.

A free shuttle bus will also operate between 8:30am and 5:30pm on a continuous loop to KBF with parking at Logan Entertainment Centre or Grand Plaza Shopping Centre at Browns Plains.

Pick-up points include the Browns Plains bus interchange kiss and ride area, the rear of Logan Entertainment Centre, Logan Central Bus Station and Kingston Train Station bus stop.

To view the full bus route details visit LoganArts.

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