Womin-dji-ka (Welcome) to the Malamiya Mang 2026 arts and culture program of events on Djandak (Djaara Country)

Join us for a celebration of Djaara creative practice, culture and the arts. A special opportunity for mob, allies, community and for families and friends, to connect, to participate, and to gather together on Country (Djandak). Coming in September.

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DUMAWUL proudly invites you to celebrate Culture and connect with Djaara People and Country at the Malamiya Mang 2026. This unique program of events, of Cultural 'happenings', celebrates the deep connection between Dja Dja Wurrung Country and People (the first nations traditional owners or our regions), from the past, to the here and now.

'Malamiya' means 'long ago' and 'Mang' means 'now' in Djali (Dja Dja Wurrung language). Our program will feature exhibitions, workshops, tours and ceremony, and all people are welcome to come together in the spirit of sharing, learning and celebrating together.

Check out our new look Malamiya Mang 2026 artwork!

This year, our Malamiya Mang design has been created by talented Djaara artist Troy Firebrace. Troy explains: "This design reflects an opportunity to step away from linear thinking and creates the opportunity for circular time to be known. The past, present and future are depicted as a ceremonial practice within Country, illustrated here in the form of patterns surrounded by smoke. Starting from the larger pattern work representing the past, the shapes become smaller representing the future – this is reflective of family structures within community, from Elders to children. Circular thinking and time create a transcendence of connection, knowing that the words, actions, knowledge and practice have come from past, being foundational to the present and transferring into the future; forever interchanging and interconnected."

A Season of Celebration this Spring: 'Boyn (Bread) and Lawan (Mallee Fowl) Time' on the Djaara Seasonal Calendar

Join us for a program of events celebrating living Dja Dja Wurrung culture on Djandak (Djaara Country) this spring, including our 'Change of Seasons' event, First Nations art exhibitons, workshops, cultural tours, and more.

We are currently in the final stages of building the full program of arts, workshops, and culturally immersive experiences. Detailed scheduling and program specifics are still being finalised and will be announced soon. Make sure you subscribe (below) to get all the updates, and we hope to see you soon!

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Details to come soon. Join DUMAWUL in the Bendigo CBD for a day of celebration, including activities for all ages.

Malamiya Mang Community Family Day

Details to come soon.

'Biyal' Exhibition, Castlemaine

Details to come soon. Join a Djaara Cultural Educator (cultural tour guide) on an informative cultural walking tour or join a Djaara artist in a hands-on workshop learning experience...

Djaara Cultural Arts Workshops & Tours

Details to come soon. An exciting group exhibition of Djaara Artists works on the theme of 'Connection'. Bendigo CBD