Kirrip Wurrung Biik (friend, mouth, country) Traditional Cache

This cache has been archived.

Bunjil: Unfortunately there has not been a response (or regular update) from the cache owner within the period requested and, as per the original advice, this cache is now being de-listed (Archived) as abandoned.

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Hidden : 5/8/2012
Difficulty:
2.5 out of 5
Terrain:
1 out of 5

Size: Size: small (small)

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Geocache Description:

KIRRIP Wurrung Biik Park is the name chosen by the Wyndham City Council for the public space behind the Cultural Centre in Werribee. First suggested by Koori artist Mandy Nicholson, it means “Friend Mouth Country.” It was Launched by Cr Peter Ross on 30 August 2006

The black limestone artwork Kirrip Wurrung Biik by Mandy Nicholson, is sited at the Urban Park in Synnot Street, Werribee. The artwork brings recognition to Melbournes rich, strong and proud Indigenous culture and assists in the appreciation of some of the complexities of Indigenous Nations, country, languages and ceremonial issues within this area of Victoria. The artwork is also an acknowledgement of the Kulin Nation which consists of five separate clans of South Central Victoria all sharing a common language. Wurrung (mouth) is found in their names indicating this similarity in spoken word and dialect. The five clans of the Kulin Nation are represented in this artwork by a gum leaf symbol. Gum leaves are commonly used in welcoming ceremonies in South Central Victoria and all leaves depicted are found within the boundaries of each of the individual clans of the Kulin. The leaves have been placed in a circular pattern to depict the motion of the generations passing through and the continuation of culture. The Woi wurrung (Wurundjeri) clan is represented in the central image and is surrounded by the four other clans of the Kulin Nation. The Woi wurrung clan is centrally placed to represent the fact that the site of the artwork is within Woi wurrung boundaries. The cache has been changed to a more traditional type due to supplies for the original style being hard to get at the moment. A pencil has been supplied. Please make sure you replace it correctly so it will stay in that location. This is in a high muggle area so take care when you are searching

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