Mununja Traditional Cache
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The Gallery of Gardens is a new mosaic of seven unique gardens developed as a key area for functions, events and recreation on the Events Terrace at the National Arboretum Canberra. It is an integral part of the Arboretum's master plan and vision. Each garden has a unique design with a variety of trees, plants and landscape features. The features include a labyrinth, reflective pond, sculpture, stone walls and welcoming spaces for people to sit and enjoy the inspiring surrounds. Avenues of trees have been planted along the roads and walkways to create an ever changing setting across the seasons. The Gallery of Gardens has been created through the generous donations and fundraising efforts of many individuals and organisations.
Mununja the Butterfly Garden depicts a dreamtime story of the Ngunawal people, the custodians of the land that includes Canberra and the site of the National Arboretum. The story of Mununja the Butterfly, as told by Ngunawal elder Don Bell, has been provided by Tyronne Bell. Other traditional custodians have also been consulted to ensure appropriate depiction of cultural intellectual property, via Charles Solomon at Garawana Creative. Plants have been selected for cultural significance and for their relevance in providing habitat or food source for butterflies. There is an emphasis on plants that grow naturally in the ACT area and surrounds.
The layout, colour and shapes of the garden reference the geometric scales on butterfly wings, in particular the Orchard swallowtail butterfly (Papilio aegeus), and the Common crow butterfly (Euploea core), both found along the east coast of Australia. As well as providing private contemplative spaces and public space for functions, the garden provides opportunities for cultural dialogue, education, indigenous engagement and inspiration. Mununja the Butterfly is the story of a young Aboriginal girl who was changed into a butterfly so that she could avoid marrying the evil Gunga. Gunga possessed great powers and would always prevent Mununja from marrying the boy she loved. With the help of Narja, the good spirit butterfly, Mununja was able to remain near her family and her country forever, as a beautiful butterfly. Set on the banks of the Burrinjuck River, the characters and landscape celebrate the diversity of plant and animal species in the environment before non-indigenous people settled there. The story of Mununja has been told for generations and will probably be told for many more.
The cache is a micro well hidden at GZ. There are no swaps or pens so bring a pen.Entry to the cache is ONLY AVAILABLE BETWEEN 6.00AM AND 8.30 PM DAILY. Please use stealth.Did you see the butterfly ?
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Uvtu - fgnaq ba frng
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