Feb 25. Thursday Island, Queensland Aust

Thursday Island is one of the 5 inhabited of 274 islands in the Torres Strait. 

The Kawrareg tribe is the name for one of the Indigenous Australian groups collectively known as Torres Strait Islander peoples, although many identify as Aboriginal Australians. We tendered to the island this fternoon under rainy skys and rough waters. We were welcomed by a Kawrareg custodian who shared insights into the traditional artwork and culture of this beautiful island. We were then entertained by the students of the island who performed the “Welcome to Country” ceremony, a greeting meant to introduce people to local culture by the storytelling of the dancers, drummers and singers.

Back on our ship, the guest entertainers tonight were the married team "Innamorati". They've performed all over the world. They were fantastic! In one day, we heard singers of Aboriginal music and singers of Opera & Broadway musicals!! Amazing!!Read more