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'The story of the creation of the First People of Western Arnhem Land and the battle between good and evil, resulting in the songs and stories handed down today.' (Source : Screen Australia website)
Notes
'Wardbukkarra is a traditional story from the Bininj people of central western Arnhem Land. The main custodians of this songline are Ross and Stuart Guymala and the story is based on the area around their homeland Manmoyi.'
Publication Details of Only Known VersionEarliest 2 Known Versions of
Language:Aboriginal Bininj Gun-Wok / Bininj KunwokFor further information, see: http://bininjgunwok.org.au/ and AUSTLANG (N186)
Series:form ySonglines on ScreenAustralia:National Indigenous TelevisionScreen Australia,201696116372016series - publisher film/TV
'Due to the success of the first Songlines on Screen Initiative held in 2014, both Screen Australia and NITV are pleased to announce a second Songlines on Screen initiative opportunity.'
'This initiative aims to give place to some of the many Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander songlines that are integral to the makeup of Indigenous Australia, incorporating the full spectrum of storytelling including dance, song, art, body painting, and sites of significance.' (Source: Screen Australia website)
