Wetlands Festival 2010: World Music for Migratory Waders

Join us for a celebration of communities, music and wetland conservation at Nudgee Beach parklands in honour of World Wetlands Day. Around 40,000 migratory wader birds visit Moreton Bay each year from around the world. The festival aims to raise awareness of these birds, their conservation issues and the amazing trans-continental journey they make every year to reach the vitally important winter refuge of Moreton Bay.

To promote the interconnectedness and diversity of the countries these birds visit on their journey, the festival too will take a multicultural musical journey showcasing a range of world music including spellbinding Japanese drumming with BATARI Taiko Ensemble, Byron Bay’s Blue Hulas featuring Australia’s top ukulele virtuoso, Azo Bell and Queensland’s own blues and roots man Asa Broomhall, plus many more.

There will be a variety of guest speakers, cultural workshops, food stalls, children’s activities and information on conserving our wonderful wetlands.

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