corroboree
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A ceremony by Aboriginal people with music, dance, and storytelling
- noun
- /kəˈrɒbəˌri/
- Australian
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corroboree
- During the corroboree, the elders shared stories that connected everyone to their ancestors and culture.
Examples
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We saw a lot of corroborees and tribal dancing.
Blog text (31) -
The last corroboree, which was attended by many white settlers, was held in Matilda Valley in 1905.
Academic text (1990) -
The community gathered to celebrate the annual corroboree, where they showcased traditional music and dance.
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Children learned about their heritage by participating in the corroboree, which included vibrant performances and singing.
How Ceremonial
Surface Forms
corroboree singular
corroborees plural
Etymology
Corroboree comes from an Aboriginal word early settlers wrote down as something like caribberie for a 'ceremony' of singing, dancing and storytelling. So corroboree today means the special Aboriginal ceremony where people share music, dance and stories.