The Bat at Wurre

Year – 2020

Story from – Arrernte

Filmed on – Arrernte Country

Told by – Ricky Orr

Directed by – Tanith Glynn-Maloney

This is a Twertentye story from the Arrernte language that tells the creation story of a place called Wurre (also known as Rainbow Valley). Ricky Orr tells us this Dreaming story as a Traditional Owner and Knowledge Custodian for Wurre.

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The Bat at Wurre

Year

2020

Filmed on

Arrernte Country

Country

Arrernte

Told by

Ricky Orr

Directed

Tanith Glynn-Maloney

A long time ago, Baayami (the Creator) sent the Rainbow Serpent to Earth. The serpent was tasked with giving us all the colours of the world. Its massive body gave us the valleys and the rivers, allowing life to flourish here on Earth.

The Bat at Wurre

Year

2020

Filmed on

Arrernte Country

Country

Arrernte

Told by

Ricky Orr

Directed

Tanith Glynn-Maloney

A long time ago, Baayami (the Creator) sent the Rainbow Serpent to Earth. The serpent was tasked with giving us all the colours of the world. Its massive body gave us the valleys and the rivers, allowing life to flourish here on Earth.

2020

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