National Indigenous Times: First Nations light festival - Shine On Gimuy - to illuminate Cairns

"The Shine On Gimuy festival is set to illuminate the Gimuy/Cairns Esplanade's 'Gimuy Boulevard' (Queensland) for another year.

Showcasing a display of light installations, art sculptures, animations, and soundscapes, the full festival program will feature music performances, cultural dance, comedy, and conversations in a celebration of First Nations peoples, arts and cultures.

Running from October 3 - 13, the event is supported by the Queensland government, Arts Queensland, Cairns Regional Council, and Australian government.

Shine On Gimuy is a multi-arts light festival led by Artistic Director, Rhoda Roberts AO, under the guidance of a dedicated committee of Cultural Guides.

From October 3-6, the Salt House bar and restaurant (Festival Hub), the Eastern Events Lawn and Gimuy Boulevard will become host to an array of multi-arts activations..."

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