Woodford Folk Festival is one of the biggest cultural festivals in Australia, bringing artists from around the world and lasting for six days over the New Year period (December 27 to January 1). It includes Aboriginal culture, which is one of the oldest surviving cultures in the world. The spiritual life of Aboriginal Australians has been based on understanding their environment, the land, plants and animals, which shaped their culture. They have developed many plant and animal based medicines. The ceremonial performances are the core of their cultural lives bringing together all aspects of art: song, dance, and body decoration. The festival brings hundreds of tribes from all over Australia together to share their traditions, ceremonies and beliefs. The festival features music, dance, and theatrical performances. Fire Event on the New Year’s Day is a spectacular closing ceremony of the festival.
