Malakunya 'Michael' Mununggurr
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Personal Details Yolngu Name: Malakunya Mununggurr English Name: Michael Clan Group: Djapu Skin Name: Gumarrang Moeity: Dhuwa Birth place: Yirrkala Homeland: Bukudal Age: Closely guarded secret... Family: Wife, 2 boys (17 & 16) and girl (5) Tourism Experience
Along with his brothers Michael started his tourism business Bukudal School Camps in 2011. He is actively involved in all group visits and performs the Morning Star bunggul (dance). He is in fact the leader for the Banumbirr (Morning Star) manikay (performance). It is Michael's responsibility to make sure that is performed correctly and passed on to future generations. Michael is also responsible for the Banumbirr being performed at other significant related sites throughout Arnhem Land. Training/Education Michael was educated at Yirrkala and spent some time in Darwin undertaking a carpentry course. Current Positions
Past Positions In past years Michael has worked in the local housing department, then as a shop assistant and as a mechanic. |
