New name and branding for iconic gorge
10 years of Mossman Gorge
Mossman Gorge Cultural Centre. That’s the new name given to Mossman Gorge on its 10th anniversary which was celebrated last Monday with a community event, name change and new branding.
The celebratory anniversary events included a Welcome to Country and smoking ceremony, a Yalanji dance performance and local musicians.
With the new name also comes a new logo, featuring art from one of the Yulanji guides at Mossman Gorge, Cameron Buchanan.
The artwork is a collection of meeting points, connected by paths and is symbolic of the Kuku Yalanji culture connecting across country.
The meeting points also reflect the region’s prominent mountain range, Manjal Dimbi, which translated means ‘mountain holding back’.
According to ancient stories, the large rock formation represents Kubirri, who came to the aid of the Kuku Yalanji “holding back” the evil spirit, Wurrumbu.
Sharing the Kuku Yalanji culture
Managed by Voyages Indigenous Tourism Australia, Mossman Gorge Centre was the vision of Kuku Yalanji elder, Uncle Roy Gibson, who recognised there was an opportunity to share the Kuku Yalanji culture.
It was back in 1987 that Uncle Roy started Dreamtime Walks which allowed guests to gain an appreciation of the Kuku Yalanji culture and connection to the Mossman Gorge area, while learning about the way the community has lived in the rainforest for generations.
“Our vision for Mossman Gorge Centre is to keep our culture alive, while walking together as one,” Mr Gibson said.
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