Spectacular, amazing, awe-inspiring.
These were the words attendees of the Bullanginya Dreaming Light Show opening night used to describe what they saw.
The $1.5 million permanent light and sound show officially opened to the public last month with hopes that it will become a tourist draw card.
The show blends local Bangerang Indigenous insights with the elemental forces of light, water, and fire.
Attendees undertook a 1.3km scenic walk and stopped at each of the 13 activation points, which are composed of sculptures that are lit up along with laser lights and imagery set on to smoky backgrounds.
The entire show was created with local Bangerang elders.
Moirarithaban clan of the Bangerang Nation, elder Dozer Atkinson was one such elder.
He said he got involved in the production in the early stages, when the plan was just to create a river walk, on the invitation of Barooga Sporties chief executive officer Bobby Brooks.
“We just got into talking and had conversations and struck up the agreement that it'd be great to have a cultural aspect attached to it,” Mr Atkinson said.
Mr Atkinson and his fellow Bangerang counterparts proved pivotal in creating the end product, both with the development of the track and the content of the show.
“We provided all the stories, all the traditional stories connected to the installations. ”
Local Bangerang artist Rebecca Atkinson played a significant role in creating the artwork.
“It's the biggest project I’ve been involved in, in my entire life,” she said.
Ms Atkinson said it was amazing and unreal seeing her art come to life.
Mr Brooks described the Bullanginya Dreaming Light Show as an unparalleled experience.
“Bullanginya Dreaming is an interactive art experience which cultivates unity, respect, and appreciation for the rich legacy of the Bangerang people through a guided tour along the Bullanginya Creek,” he said.
“Bullanginya Dreaming is open to everyone – families, young, old, school groups, locals, visitors – anyone with an interest in local heritage and Indigenous culture.”
For more information and to purchase tickets, go to www.bullanginyadreaming.com.au.