Australia’s First Nations stories are finding a vibrant stage in India’s Pink City, as the immersive exhibition Walking through a Songline prepares to debut at the Jaipur Literature Festival. The exhibition, a digital extension of the National Museum of Australia’s acclaimed Songlines: Tracking the Seven Sisters, brings to life ancient narratives through cutting-edge technology.
This multi-sensory experience traces the journey of the Seven Sisters Tjukurrpa across Australia’s Western and Central deserts. These ancient stories, etched into the landscape, serve as guides to resources and bearers of cultural wisdom. Songlines, or dreaming tracks, are more than myth—they are deeply ingrained in Aboriginal culture, mapping the routes of ancestral beings as they shaped the continent.
The exhibition’s arrival in Jaipur marks a unique collaboration between the National Museum of Australia, the Rajasthan International Centre, and the Jaipur Literature Festival. Known for celebrating storytelling in all its forms, the festival offers the perfect platform to showcase how technology can reimagine traditional narratives.
Visitors will step into a projection space that combines visuals, sounds, and interpretative panels, creating an immersive journey into the heart of Australia’s Indigenous heritage. The exhibition offers not just a glimpse of ancient wisdom but also a chance to reflect on how storytelling evolves while maintaining its essence.
Having already captivated audiences in Kolkata and New Delhi, Walking through a Songline continues its global journey, bringing Australian Indigenous culture to the forefront. Its inclusion in Jaipur highlights the potential of cultural exchanges to foster understanding and dialogue across borders.
By sharing these timeless stories with Indian audiences, this initiative bridges communities, connecting the vast deserts of Australia with the historic streets of Jaipur. It’s a reminder of the shared human experience that unites us all through storytelling.
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