Mouth to Mountain connecting...to land

Memory Bank connecting...to memory m2m connecting...to songline connecting identities

a journey across the municipality
For one day only water will flow uphill in Geelong
Saturday May 9th 2009...dawn to dusk

From first light at the mouth of the Barwon River to setting sun at the You Yangs, 12 ambassadors representing the 12 wards of council will carry water in a 54 kilometre relay – kayaking, on horses, strolling, in processions, by train, in utes, on bike and foot. People of
Geelong are invited to join the relay at locations along the way…or simply take a moment to reflect on the gift of water, the memory it holds, the connection it makes between people and places, and the future it creates. Artworks and songlines will mark the journey through iconic locations arriving at dusk for a celebration at Big Rock.

Mouth to Mountain is built on over a year of engagement between artists and communities
throughout Geelong. Those who take part in the relay will be forming a contemporary songline
for others to follow.

"Change is an issue effecting us all, nationally and internationally. The solutions we are finding at a local level will resonate with many across the country." Di Shaw, Manager, Arts and Culture Department

Keep up to date with MOUTH TO MOUNTAIN at www.geelongaustralia.com.au/connectingidentities

Check some images on our FLICKR site.

 

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