Thursday, February 27, 2014

History Oceania: Australia. the Aborigines.

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Their spiritual/tribal dancing.

          The region Oceania, Australia is the main focus. To be more specific, the topics are going to be about the Aranda tribes of Australia. This tribe is one of the many different types of the Aboriginal tribes found in Australia. The Aborigines are the ancestors of Australia and still live in Australia today. There are many different ways to pronounce the Aranda people; can also be called; Arrente, Arunta, or Arrarnta in traditional terms. As in today's day in age, the Aranda people live a more modern life, live in cemented houses, however, keep their naturals ways still.
          Starting from where they originated, approximately 40,000 years ago, was when man first stepped on land in Australia. They originated from Africa went to Europe, came down through Asia, then down to Australia. This continent started global trading with the world was in the mid-1700's with South Asia and South-East Asia. The tradings from around the world was very interesting is their cuisine. Basically, the big main cities of Australia did the tradings and the tribes basically kept with their traditions with hunting, picking vegetables, fruits and roots.
          The Aborigines in modern days adapted to their surroundings, not just adapt, but also appreciate the natural and original way their "home." They keep their traditional tribe and ways because they do not want to disturb the ancient ways. The way that their surroundings are is its natural way and they respect what mother nature and their ancestors have given them now. Another fact, they do not want to disturb the nature they live in because it is disrespectful to their ancestors. The tribe will keep their traditions and beliefs, but they are very open minded to other cultures and ideas. The Aranda people are very outgoing and open to any culture, art, and anything new to them, as long as the outsiders respect their lands, ancestors and respect the natural habitat itself. 

References:
  • Clarke, Philip. "Where the Ancestors   Walked." Google Books. Philip   Clark 2003, 2003. Web. 25 Feb.   2014.
  • Kenny, Anna. "The Aranda's Pepa." Google Books. ANU E   Press, 2013. Web. 25 Feb. 2014.
  • "Dreamtime of the Aborigines - Ancient   Civilizations." YouTube. YouTube, 31 May 2011.   Web. 25 Feb. 2014.
  • "Aboriginal Witchetty Grubs & Honey Ants - Ray Mears   Extreme Survival - BBC." YouTube. YouTube, 19   May 2008. Web. 17 Apr. 2014.
  • "Australian Bureau of Statistics." N.p., 14 Nov. 2013.   Web30 Mar. 2014.

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