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Arpaka Dance Company (Australia)

Arpaka is Western Island Language for the dawning of a new day. It’s the perfect name for a Torres Strait Islander dance company that fulfils artistic director Dennis Newie’s aim of promoting a unique indigenous culture. Arpaka performs traditional songs and dances sung in Kala Lagau Ya and Miriam Mir language.

With the support of the Torres Strait Regional Authority, Culture, Art & Heritage Program

Produced and presented by the WOMADelaide Foundation

Managed by Arts Projects Australia and WOMAD Ltd.
Presented in association with the Government of South Australia.
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Future WOMADelaide festival dates

8-11 March 2013 7-10 March 2014 6-9 March 2015 11-14 March 2016 10-13 March 2017
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