Wesley Wilfred

Young Wagilak Group - Dance

Image: Tobias Titz May 2010

Skin Name: Koyok
Clan: Wagilak
Mother’s name: Aunty Sheena
Father’s name: Uncle John

The Wagilak Gujarra/Nyilapidgi (stone spear group) are leaders in the performance of Wagilak manikay or song cycles and dance. This Young Wagilak Group is based in Ngukurr, NT, from where they travel to outlying regions to perform their roles in various ceremonial functions. Through their performances for Crossing Roper Bar they have allowed people further afield to learn about their culture while showing a way forward for young people wishing to engage with the traditions of the living Elders and their ancestors.