GUDU DANCERS

Image by David Rogers Giiyong Festival 2023

The Gudu Dancers are a group of men and boys from Bermagui and Wallaga Lake Koori Village on the Far South Coast of NSW. Gudu means 'sea' and members of the group all have a special connection with the ocean.

They meet regularly with older community members to learn stories, history and culture. They also learn traditional dances from the local area. The Gudu Dancers and community mentors spend time together on weekends practising dance as well as learning traditional fishing skills, making boomerangs, spears, fire-making and traditional ways of living on the land.

All the dances that the Gudu men and boys perform have been handed down through generations and they are very proud to share their culture and knowledge. Trey's teaching has been handed down to him by his Grandfather, the late Max Harrison. The Gudu Dancers always bring a powerful Cultural performance to Giiyong Festival.