Arafura Games Ceremonies

Culture. Community. Ceremony.

Darwin, Australia

OVERVIEW

Commissioned by the Northern Territory Major Events Corporation to lead the creative direction and production of the Arafura Games Opening Ceremony, welcoming 2,800 athletes from 35 nations. Built on a powerful community and legacy remit, the project engaged local voices, partners and performers to deliver an experience that resonated long after the final moment.

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Acknowledgement

We acknowledge the Jagera and Turrbal peoples of Meanjin (Brisbane), the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we create. We pay our respects to Elders past, present, and emerging.

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