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GATHAA Murri Christmas Twilight Market
Celebrate the festive season with a uniquely local twist at the Merry Murri Christmas Twilight Market — a special edition of the GATHAA First Nations Market series, proudly hosted on Gubbi Gubbi Country.
This family-friendly twilight gathering is the perfect chance to come together before the year wraps up and share in culture, creativity and community.
What’s On:
🛍️ Christmas Shopping – Explore a curated line-up of First Nations stalls offering handmade gifts, artworks, jewellery, native botanicals, bushfoods, fashion, homewares and more — all created by talented First Nations artisans and small businesses. Give gifts with meaning this Christmas.
🎅🏾 Blak Santa is Coming to GATHAA – Yep! Blak Santa will be stopping by for photos with the kids (and the grown-ups). Don’t miss the deadliest Santa on the Coast.
🥘 Xmas Bushfood Cooking Demo – Watch Aunty Dale Chapman from My Dilly Bag work her magic with native ingredients. Enjoy tastings, festive inspiration and the chance to grab products for your own Christmas table.
🎶 So You Think You Can Didge? – The crowd favourite didge comp is back! Mob and non-Indigenous players are welcome to enter. Whether you’re seasoned or just giving it a go, come show your skills. Three levels, with an Xbox, didge and vouchers up for grabs! Sponsored by Triballink & Dreamtime Kullilla Art
🍴 Food Trucks & Native Flavours – Feast on delicious eats from local and mob-owned food trucks. Expect native twists, fresh produce and options for all diets.
🎨 Jarjums Cultural Activities & Christmas Craft – Little ones can enjoy free cultural craft, nature play and festive fun in the Jarjums Tent, guided by caring facilitators.
As the sun sets, Forest Glen will come alive with lights, music and the warmth of community spirit. Whether you’re shopping for the perfect gift, grabbing a festive feed, or simply soaking up the atmosphere with mob and mates, Merry Murri Christmas is your end-of-year must-do.
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