Yankadi with Mikey
Well-being Program
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40m
The Yankadi is a rhythm and dance that is most often played at the time of a full moon. Young people from different villages gather and participate in the social event. The Macrou is usually played with the Yankadi at the same ceremony. This was filmed with Mikey, Anneke and Katrina on Bunurong Land in Australia.
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