From the early exploration of Aboriginal history on Sydney Harbour to a new exhibit and performance at Disney�s Epcot in Florida, listed here are some of the newest and most interactive ways to see Australia�s oldest living culture.

Red Centre Dreaming brings its culture to Florida The Red Centre Dreaming, the highly acclaimed traditional and contemporary Aboriginal performance group is making its second appearance at Epcot�s International Food and Wine Festival�s �Australia, Discover Down Under� exhibit October 1 � November 14, 2004. For an insightful look into this aboriginal culture without leaving the United States, join in the �Red Centre Dreaming Dinner and Show� for an entertaining look into the group�s dance, weaponry, didgeridoo playing and cultural history.

For a completely authentic experience in the heart of Australia, then join the group�s tours that operate daily from 7.00pm to 10.00pm at the Aurora Alice Springs resort in the country�s Red Centre. Dinner features typical Northern Territory delicacies including Barramundi (fish), Smoked Lamb and Kangaroo. www.redcentredreaming.com or asp@aas.auroraresorts.com.au

Educational and cultural Aboriginal festival set for 2005 Mark your calendars for one of the country�s largest aboriginal festivals, the annual Garma Festival from August 6-10, 2005. Featuring over 50 clans from Australia�s Top End, the five-day festival aims to encourage, preserve and celebrate North East Arnhemland Aboriginal (Yolngu) culture.

Under the ancient sounds of the Didjeridoo, over 50 clans will gather at the festival site. Look through traditional and contemporary visual art, attend conferences with senior indigenous leaders and learn about traditional land and sea management. Entry is exclusively available through World Expeditions, which also offers five-day trips to the festival. www.worldexpeditions.net or Brad Atwal, Manager USA; brad@worldexpeditions.net

Cruise Sydney�s harbours on Djenbella Tour For a unique Aboriginal culture cruise on Sydney Harbour, join the Djenbella Tour, a 2 � hour journey where guests learn about the harbour�s indigenous and European history.

Led by a friendly Aboriginal crew on some of Australia�s oldest working boats, the tour is an insightful look into the coastal lifestyle of the harbour�s original inhabitants with descriptions of Aboriginal settlements, traditional fishing methods, food gathering techniques and rock carvings.

Tropical North Queensland enhances aboriginal experiences Creating a more current and interactive experience, the Cultural Centre at Rainforestation has enhanced its Pamagirri Aboriginal experience with remodelled and extended space for new activities. Added experiences include traditional face painting on the Dreamtime Walk, imitating the tracks left behind by Australia�s native animals in the new Aboriginal Animal Tracks and didgeridoo participation added to the Pamagirri Dance show.

Flames of the Forest, a spectacular evening in the rainforest Near Port Douglas, has also extended its theatrical production with Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal local performers.

Each Thursday, Friday and Saturday, the drama tells the story of the rainforest, using performers, dancers, and special effects. Dinner in the rainforest is also included. www.flamesoftheforest.com.au

�Happily Working Together� in the Northern Territory and South Australia Run by a broadly-based Aboriginal Corporation called Pukulpa Tjunguringkunytja, meaning �happily working together,� Desert Tracks now offers Aboriginal-led cultural and educational tours to exclusive sites in the Pitantjatjara lands. Private charters and customized group tours are also available. www.deserttracks.com.au

Art museums in Melbourne and Mungo National Park tours Meridian Tours has two new experiences, each with an Aboriginal theme. The Aboriginal Cultural & Heritage Tour, based in Melbourne, visits city repositories of Aboriginal heritage such as Melbourne Museum and the Ian Potter Centre: NGV at Federation Square, where visitors can view contemporary and traditional indigenous art. The other tour visits Mungo National Park at the centre of the Willandra Lakes World Heritage area and is escorted by an Aboriginal guide. www.meridiantours.com.au

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