Malamiya Mang Then & Now
16 September - 6 October, 2026
The Malamiya Mang celebrates the deep connection between Dja Dja Wurrung Country and People, from the past, to the here and now. “Malamiya” means “long ago” and “Mang” means “now” in Dja Dja Wurrung language, representing the festival’s ongoing story of culture. We invite you to explore the theme of Connection – to time, to place, to Country, to Culture – or, what connection means to you.
Join us for a celebration of Djaara creative practice, Culture and the arts.
About the artwork
Created by Troy Firebrace
The design reflects an opportunity to step away from linear thinking and creates the opportunity for circular time to be known. The past, present and future are depicted as a ceremonial practice within Country illustrated here in the form of patterns surrounded by smoke. Starting from the larger pattern work representing the past, the shapes become smaller representing the future this is reflective of family structures within community from Elders to children. Circular thinking and time creates a transcendence of connection, knowing that the words, actions, knowledge and practice have come from past, being foundational to present and transferring into the future, forever interchanging and interconnected.
Malamiya Mang Djaara artists Group Exhibition
DUMAWUL Creative Arts Hub. 273-277 Hargreaves St, Bendigo VIC 3550
Thu 17 Sept – Sat 3 Oct
Open 10 am – 2 pm every day
Mon 5 Oct – Tue 15 Dec
By appointment. Follow DUMAWUL on Instagram for more opening dates.
A group exhibition of Djaara artists exploring the theme of Connection – to time, to place, to Country, to Culture.
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