Orange Winter Fire Festival, 2020 | Fires in the Sky at Dindima

Join Dindima Wines for a unique Winter Fire Festival experience with an Indigenous astronomy and cross-cultural focus.

There will be afternoon and early evening activities for children and adults. These will include the opportunity to learn how to create fibre arts objects using materials and contemporary and traditional techniques, along with an introduction to the Stellarium. For interested adults there will also be a guided wine tasting around the fire pits.

Before the evening stargazing commences, warming fusion comfort food and Dindima wines will be available.

You will be guided along your fiery night sky journey by astronomers Trevor* and Tina^† Leaman who will also kindle your interest in Indigenous skylore. They will pay particular attention to the local Wiradjuri people's knowledge of the heavens and its relationship to some of their cultural practices.

* Trevor is a PhD Researcher & member of the Australian Indigenous Astronomy Group. He is studying the astronomical knowledge and traditions of the Wiradjuri people of central NSW.
^† Tina is an Outreach Astronomer and Independent Researcher. She is also a proud indigenous Contemporary Arts Practitioner and Educator with a love of all things fibre.

PROVIDED

• Telescopes for observing the sun safely along with the stars & planets at night.
• Fibre arts workshops and STEAM themed activities.
• Fire pits for keeping warm and toasting marshmallows.
• Hot fusion food with Indigenous flavours that will include vegetarian and vegan friendly menu options and using biodegradable and recyclable serving ware.
• Drinks including lemon myrtle/ginger tea, coffee, hot chocolate (with optional native pepper leaf), mulled wine with native spices and fruits.
• MYSTERY LUCKY DOOR PRIZES!!!

Donated by Dindima Wines, Dark Skies Downunder, and Keshara.

AVAILABLE

• Dindima wines for purchase by the bottle from the cellar door (other alcoholic drinks are not permitted on the site).
• Poppers and cans of soft drink.

WEAR

• Warm clothes, enclosed shoes, head gear, scarf and gloves.

BRING

• Protective smock or old large T shirt for workshop activities.
• Your own telescope and binoculars, small hand held or head torch (those equipped with a red-light function are especially advantageous) if you have them.
• A rug and cushion or folding chair.

DETAILS

Date: Saturday 1 August, 2020. Should the weather be inclement the event will still be held. There will be an indoor option which will present what you would see if the sky was clear and will involve all the activities advertised.

Time: 1.30pm to 7.30pm. Please be on time so the afternoon/evening activities will flow smoothly and everyone will have the opportunity to experience all that is on offer.

Ticket Pricing:

• Adults 18yrs and over - $110.00
• Children - $80.00

Includes entry, food and selected beverages, participation in 5hrs of various activities (wine tastings, astronomy presentations, fibre workshops, and simple Children’s STEAM themed activities each of varying duration).

Contact: Lee Bell M: 0408 449 664 OR wines@dindima.com.au

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