#CELEBRATEBRISBANE River of Light

This art-meets-technology water fountain, light and laser spectacular illuminates the night in a spellbinding celebration of our river.

The free show features dynamic jets and giant spirals of water, full-colour lighting and rainbow-coloured lasers, to tell a traditional story of the dreaming serpent that wove the river into being and created the life blood of our city.

Many people are familiar with the word 'Maiwar'. It’s the name of a new electorate; Maiwar Green is a lovely grass area between GoMA and the State Library; and it’s the name of Brisbane City Council’s annual city-wide Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander contemporary art program. Maiwar is a traditional word now widely used as a name for the Brisbane River.

But few of us know any traditional stories of the creation of the river. So we teamed up the Nunukul Yuggera Aboriginal Dance Company with world-leaders Oracle Liquid to find a way to share a local story with us. Designed for children, adults and families alike, it’s a spectacular, must-see free event.

#CelebrateBrisbane River of Light shows several times every night, right through Brisbane Festival.

Here is a note from Yuggera Elder Kerry Charlton on the origin of the word 'Maiwar';

"Mairwar is a Dungidau word for the breeding ground of the platypus which were protected areas across the river systems. Due to its unique characteristics the platypus is often depicted in our stories as a peacemaker who works with feuding animals to solve problems together and live in reconciliation.” GAJA KERRY

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