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What is the Dreamtime?


The Dreamtime is the Foundation of Aboriginal Peoples Culture

Known also as "The Dreaming", it can be seen in the land, ceremonies, songs, and, most vividly, in Aboriginal art

It refers to the ancestral spiritual stories, events, and symbols central to Aboriginal peoples beliefs. It is a complex concept that encompasses the creation period when ancestral beings shaped the land, established laws, and set the patterns of life.

Dreamtime stories continue to inform the present and future, offering guidelines for living in harmony with the environment and each other.  Through the Dreamtime, Aboriginal Peoples maintain a profound connection to their ancestors, the land, and the spiritual realm, ensuring that cultural knowledge and traditions are passed on to future generations.

Read our comprehensive text on The Dreaming and The Dreamtime