Menang Maritime Festival History Talks – Ancient Waters: The Oyster Harbour Fish Traps

July 11, 2023

Dinner and a glass of wine/beer/soda included in the ticket price. Choose between three appetizing dishes straight from the ocean – mixed seafood paella, garlic butter prawns or chilli mussels. Vegan and vegetarian options are available on request. Meal choice made on arrival at venue.

Explore Albany’s cultural heritage with Menang Noongar Elder Vernice Gillies as she passionately shares her profound knowledge of the Oyster Harbour Fish Traps. These remarkable traps, built by the Noongar people, represent the oldest man-made structures in Australia, spanning over 6,500 years of history.

In an engaging and enlightening talk, Vernice Gillies will lead you through the captivating story of these fish traps, revealing their ingenious design and the intricate relationship they forged between humans and the tides.

Discover the timeless legacy of the Oyster Harbour Fish Traps, and the deep connection the Menang Noongar people have to the land.

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Menang Maritime Festival History Talks – Ancient Waters: The Oyster Harbour Fish Traps

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