The Aborigines probably came to Australia from South East Asia about 60,000 years ago. Australia in those days was a much wetter continent with large forests and lakes. The Aborigines settled all over the country and
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The Aborigines probably came to Australia from South
East Asia about 60,000 years ago. Australia in those
days was a much wetter continent with large forests and lakes. The Aborigines settled all over the country and quickly adapted to its different climates: from snowy mountains to deserts and rainforests.
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The Aborigines were mostly nomads (кочевники). The men
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These Aborigines are performing a traditional dance.
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Dreamtime The Aborigines believe in the Dreamtime which was
a time when their ‘spirit ancestors’ created the land
and all forms of life on it. There are a lot of Dreamtime stories and songs. The Aborigines sing them around fires clapping sticks and playing the didgeridoo.
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This is one of the spirit ancestors. It’s
called the Great Rainbow Snake.
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All over Australia there are many aboriginal sacred
sites. The Aborigines take care of them so that
the “ancient spirits” are not offended and continue to protect them. One of the most important ones is Uluru. Uluru has several caves with paintings showing legends of the Dreamtime.
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Art is very important to the Aborigines. For
thousands of years they have painted stories from their
Dreamtime on rocks and barks. They have also painted their bodies for ceremonies. Paint was made from rocks, clay, coal. This produced the traditional Aboriginal colours – red, brown, black and white. Modern Aboriginal artists continue the tradition using modern materials in their works. Today aboriginal art is gaining popularity all over the world.