Reminder: World Record attempt at a Raindance - THIS SUNDAY
REMINDER: This is happening THIS Sunday at the RNA showgrounds.
Yes I know we're currently experiencing rain, but come along and say you were part of the first one in the world.
Come along and be able to say you were involved in the FIRST world record for a raindance.
Pre-registration is suggested via the website http://rotary.elstar.com.au/raindance/ (with credit card).
Registration for the event starts at 12 noon & the World Record attempt starts at 3pm - instruction on the "dance" will be provided.
The World Biggest Raindance
When, Where and How much?
Date: Sunday 11th November 2007
Time: Registration starts at 12:00 Noon ; Dance practice at 2:00 pm ; Record attempt at 3:00 pm
Venue: No. 2 Oval, RNA Showgrounds, Gregory Terrace, Bowen Hills
Access:
Car access through Gregory Terrace (car park at RNA Showgrounds available)
Pedestrian access through Gregory Terrace and O'Connell Terrace
Admission fee: Free
Record participation fee: $10 pp (children under 6 free); $30 for a group of 4 people
All registered and participants in the record breaking dance will receive a certificate by email post-event.
Refreshments: Sausage sizzle, soft drinks and coffee and teas are available.
Rainbow serpent: Leave your hand print and name on our Rainbow serpent (refer to the Story of Raindance and Brisbane River below)
This is a true community event
So, bring your friends, families and work mates and become a part of the newest world record!
Background
Australia is currently experiencing one of the worst droughts in its recorded history. In order to overcome this serious water shortage, South East Queenslanders has gone through series of water restrictions. According to the Queensland Water Commission, our community has achieved a record low of average 122 litters per person per day in a week in September, which is the world best outcome (Queensland Water Commission, 07 Sep. 2007). This is even more significant when we compare it with 170 litters when Level 5 restrictions were introduced in April - only 5 months prior.
Despite our great effort and some rain this winter, the situation is not easing. With Level 6 water restrictions now being drafted and warmer months just around the corner, this is certainly not the time for complacency.
Aim
The record-establishing "raindance" will symbolise the concerted efforts of water conservation by the residents, businesses and Governments. It will give us an opportunity to celebrate our joint achievement and sense of togetherness created in the community, and to renew our resolve to further play our part in these challenging natural conditions.
Although inherently the driest continent in the world, Australia is not alone in its water concerns. Water is fast becoming very scarce and valuable resource around the world. What we are experiencing will be, if not already is, mirrored by other parts of the world. It is hoped that this event will eventually put Brisbane on the world map as water capital of the world through the visibility of a world-record "raindance".
Our community is made up of many ethnic groups including relatively mainstream European descendants, more recent migrants from Asia and other regions as well as our indigenous Australians. It is important that when we are faced with such fundamental issue as country wide water shortage, we share the same sense of urgency and desire to unite to tackle the issue. It is hoped that the event will bring the all participants together, and embody our shared awareness and hope of overcoming the looming crisis.
In summary, the aims of this event are:
1. To celebrate our achievement in water conservation to date.
2. To renew the resolve to continue our effort.
3. To further bring the people of South East Queensland together for this community issue.
4. To educate people about water conservation and indigenous culture.
5. To raise profile of Brisbane as water capital of the world.
Dance
The raindance performed for this event is the dance & song of the Yuggera people. Nunukul Yuggera Aboriginal Dancers (www.nunukulyuggera.com.au) managed by Eddie Ruska will lead the performance and give dance instruction to the participants immediately before the record attempt.
This dance has traditionally performed by the Aboriginal people of South East Queensland and the following is a background story.
Story of Raindance and the Brisbane River
Moondagurra - The Rainbow Serpent.
A long time ago Moondagurra was slithering in the dry valleys of Morton Bay in the coast of Brisbane City (Meanjin). Eventually she saw a long dry creek, so, she began to make her journey up there inquisitively. The creek got narrower and Moondagurra got stuck. She began to twist and turn and could see how dry it was and called out to her brothers in the sky, Ngalen (cloud), Moogara (storm), Yaro (Rain), Bumbaburi (lightening). By using their spiritual forces and the large serpent rubbing her body, they split (Kerwali) the creek wider and Yaro-rain came for many months to fill the River so Moondagurra would never hurt her belly again. This river we all know today as the Brisbane River, but to the Yuggera People this is known as MAIWAR. The major water supply for the land of the Yuggera Jagara & Ugarapul People.
The dance will be simply choreographed and can be easily followed by people of all ages and coordination levels.
World Record
This world record attempt is officially registered with Guinness World Records (tm). In order to establish the world record, people have to who perform the raindance simultaneously for a minimum of 5 minutes. It is important that the number of people is accurately counted, so people who participate in the record-attempting-dance will be asked to come inside the marked area through designated entry for us to count. To make the process smooth, we encourage people to pre-register as much as possible (on the day registration will also be accepted). It will take a few months for the record to be verified by Guinness World Records (tm), however, the participants will be given a certificate to prove their participation in this attempt.
Organiser ? Rotary Club of Brisbane Planetarium and its beneficiaries
The event is initiated and managed by the Rotary Club of Brisbane Planetarium, a member club of Rotary International. The club is the largest in our district and has been extremely active in the community and conducted many fund raising events. It is planned that the funds raised by this event will be used for the current and future charitable works of the Club including an Aboriginal youth program and a school project in the Solomon Islands.
Yes I know we're currently experiencing rain, but come along and say you were part of the first one in the world.
Come along and be able to say you were involved in the FIRST world record for a raindance.
Pre-registration is suggested via the website http://rotary.elstar.com.au/raindance/ (with credit card).
Registration for the event starts at 12 noon & the World Record attempt starts at 3pm - instruction on the "dance" will be provided.
The World Biggest Raindance
When, Where and How much?
Date: Sunday 11th November 2007
Time: Registration starts at 12:00 Noon ; Dance practice at 2:00 pm ; Record attempt at 3:00 pm
Venue: No. 2 Oval, RNA Showgrounds, Gregory Terrace, Bowen Hills
Access:
Car access through Gregory Terrace (car park at RNA Showgrounds available)
Pedestrian access through Gregory Terrace and O'Connell Terrace
Admission fee: Free
Record participation fee: $10 pp (children under 6 free); $30 for a group of 4 people
All registered and participants in the record breaking dance will receive a certificate by email post-event.
Refreshments: Sausage sizzle, soft drinks and coffee and teas are available.
Rainbow serpent: Leave your hand print and name on our Rainbow serpent (refer to the Story of Raindance and Brisbane River below)
This is a true community event
So, bring your friends, families and work mates and become a part of the newest world record!
Background
Australia is currently experiencing one of the worst droughts in its recorded history. In order to overcome this serious water shortage, South East Queenslanders has gone through series of water restrictions. According to the Queensland Water Commission, our community has achieved a record low of average 122 litters per person per day in a week in September, which is the world best outcome (Queensland Water Commission, 07 Sep. 2007). This is even more significant when we compare it with 170 litters when Level 5 restrictions were introduced in April - only 5 months prior.
Despite our great effort and some rain this winter, the situation is not easing. With Level 6 water restrictions now being drafted and warmer months just around the corner, this is certainly not the time for complacency.
Aim
The record-establishing "raindance" will symbolise the concerted efforts of water conservation by the residents, businesses and Governments. It will give us an opportunity to celebrate our joint achievement and sense of togetherness created in the community, and to renew our resolve to further play our part in these challenging natural conditions.
Although inherently the driest continent in the world, Australia is not alone in its water concerns. Water is fast becoming very scarce and valuable resource around the world. What we are experiencing will be, if not already is, mirrored by other parts of the world. It is hoped that this event will eventually put Brisbane on the world map as water capital of the world through the visibility of a world-record "raindance".
Our community is made up of many ethnic groups including relatively mainstream European descendants, more recent migrants from Asia and other regions as well as our indigenous Australians. It is important that when we are faced with such fundamental issue as country wide water shortage, we share the same sense of urgency and desire to unite to tackle the issue. It is hoped that the event will bring the all participants together, and embody our shared awareness and hope of overcoming the looming crisis.
In summary, the aims of this event are:
1. To celebrate our achievement in water conservation to date.
2. To renew the resolve to continue our effort.
3. To further bring the people of South East Queensland together for this community issue.
4. To educate people about water conservation and indigenous culture.
5. To raise profile of Brisbane as water capital of the world.
Dance
The raindance performed for this event is the dance & song of the Yuggera people. Nunukul Yuggera Aboriginal Dancers (www.nunukulyuggera.com.au) managed by Eddie Ruska will lead the performance and give dance instruction to the participants immediately before the record attempt.
This dance has traditionally performed by the Aboriginal people of South East Queensland and the following is a background story.
Story of Raindance and the Brisbane River
Moondagurra - The Rainbow Serpent.
A long time ago Moondagurra was slithering in the dry valleys of Morton Bay in the coast of Brisbane City (Meanjin). Eventually she saw a long dry creek, so, she began to make her journey up there inquisitively. The creek got narrower and Moondagurra got stuck. She began to twist and turn and could see how dry it was and called out to her brothers in the sky, Ngalen (cloud), Moogara (storm), Yaro (Rain), Bumbaburi (lightening). By using their spiritual forces and the large serpent rubbing her body, they split (Kerwali) the creek wider and Yaro-rain came for many months to fill the River so Moondagurra would never hurt her belly again. This river we all know today as the Brisbane River, but to the Yuggera People this is known as MAIWAR. The major water supply for the land of the Yuggera Jagara & Ugarapul People.
The dance will be simply choreographed and can be easily followed by people of all ages and coordination levels.
World Record
This world record attempt is officially registered with Guinness World Records (tm). In order to establish the world record, people have to who perform the raindance simultaneously for a minimum of 5 minutes. It is important that the number of people is accurately counted, so people who participate in the record-attempting-dance will be asked to come inside the marked area through designated entry for us to count. To make the process smooth, we encourage people to pre-register as much as possible (on the day registration will also be accepted). It will take a few months for the record to be verified by Guinness World Records (tm), however, the participants will be given a certificate to prove their participation in this attempt.
Organiser ? Rotary Club of Brisbane Planetarium and its beneficiaries
The event is initiated and managed by the Rotary Club of Brisbane Planetarium, a member club of Rotary International. The club is the largest in our district and has been extremely active in the community and conducted many fund raising events. It is planned that the funds raised by this event will be used for the current and future charitable works of the Club including an Aboriginal youth program and a school project in the Solomon Islands.