Bunya Dreaming
A Celebration of First Peoples' Culture
An Ancient Gathering Revived
The Bunya Dreaming is a deeply significant festival for the First Peoples of Australia, particularly in South-East Queensland. It is a modern revival of an ancient tradition: a major gathering of various Aboriginal groups held every three years to coincide with the bumper harvest of the Bunya Pine tree. These majestic trees produce a large, nutritious nut that was a staple food source for generations. The festival is a powerful affirmation of Indigenous culture, a time for feasting, ceremony, law-making, and strengthening social and spiritual connections.