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A nocturnal festivity with which the Australian aborigines celebrate tribal events of importance. Symbolic dances are given by the young men of the tribe, while the women act as musicians.
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A song or chant made for such a festivity.
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A festivity or social gathering, esp. one of a noisy or uproarious character; hence, tumult; uproar.
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a name for Aboriginal ceremonies used generally across Australia. The name originated with the Dharuk people from the Sydney region.
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a ceremonial meeting of Australian Aborigines
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an important ceremonial when all the various tribes of a region would come together to hear and recount the sacred stories
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Aboriginal ceremony
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