The world famous sacred sites on Anangu country

Uluru and Kata Tjuta, so many people visit these rock formations but how many people speak to Anangu locals or choose a cultural tour rather than the climb. I’d say almost everyone ignores the large sign requested by traditional owners to abstain from the climb. We met Valerie Brumby a Pitjantjatjara speaker and her Japanese interpreter on a cultural tour. A comprehensive explanation of a rock art site on Uluru preceded being shown the signs of action snake creation ancestors left before freezing to form enormous sections of the rock.

2 thoughts on “The world famous sacred sites on Anangu country

  1. Did I tell you I spent 10 days on Pitjantjara lands back in 1989 (I think) with some terrific women who introduced us to some of the stories on the land? Sleeping in the river bed..a memerabel experience.

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