Lerderderg Library was treated to a special performance from proud Gunditjmara storyteller and musician Jayden Lillyst for NAIDOC week.
Lillyst hit the library on Wednesday, July 5, from 2pm to 3pm, to share some stories and songs that celebrate the rich and diverse culture and history of the First Nations people.
Lillyst creates a refreshing mix of soul, blues, country and rock and has worked with some of Victoria’s best Aboriginal Musicians such as Robert Champion, Uncle Kutcha Edwards, James Henry, Jesse Lloyd, Lee Morgan, Maylene Slater-Burns, Uncle Robert Bundle and the Late Uncle Peter Rotumah to name a few.
His music is influenced heavily by stories within Aboriginal music that came before him and he aims to continue that story.
Lillyst also played a the Ballan library earlier in the day, with the performances being a part of a wider week of NAIDOC events hosted by Moorabool council.
The two libraries hosted craft sessions on Monday and Tuesday, and three ochre painting and artwork sessions across Thursday and Friday, in which attendees explored the cultural significance of ochre painting and mixed their own ochre paint using natural materials before creating their own vibrant masterpieces inspired by Indigenous stories and symbols.
Moorabool mayor Rod Ward said council was excited to run several NAIDOC Week events for the community, and especially for children during the school holidays.
“We thank everyone who took part in events for helping make NAIDOC Week a very special celebration in Moorabool shire,” he said.
