Special guests were invited to preview Echoes of Bullanginya ahead of the public on Friday, June 19.
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Magical, mesmerising and transformative, Echoes of Bullanginya brings a new dimension to Barooga’s internationally acclaimed Bullanginya Dreaming light show.
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Five holographic installations have added a new layer of storytelling to the existing 1.8km trail.
As visitors follow the illuminated path, ancestral stories emerge from the landscape through holographic imagery, bringing the totems of the Bangerang people to life.
LaserVision chief executive Shannon Brooks said the new concept took about six to eight months to develop in close collaboration with Uncle Dozer and the Bangerang people.
“What we've done is try to harness the essence of the original show and focus on some new elements, bringing in the stories of the totems and their close connection to the Bangerang people,” he said.
“The celebration of the totems is such an important part of their culture and we’re deeply honoured to be able to represent that in a way that is truly unique and adds to the show.”
Mr Brooks said the team had introduced five new installations using holographic imagery to bring the stories of the totems to life.
Uncle Dozer led a smoking ceremony at the opening of Echoes of Bullanginya.
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“Each one of the five totems has an individual story deeply rooted in the culture and history of the Bangerang people,” he said.
“We've spread each one of those installations throughout the whole activation and they have their own narrative that blends with the existing narrative.”
Mr Brooks said the positioning of the lighting in the holographic displays helped viewers lose sight of the screen itself, making the animals appear as though they were floating in mid-air.
“It's all about creating that kind of magic and people losing themselves in the experience,” he said.
Creative director Juan Zubiaga said returning visitors often discovered new details each time they attended, with changing conditions such as rain creating different visual experiences.
Bullaginya Dreaming’s new holographic installation, showing the stories of the totems.
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“I always try to connect with emotions. For me, it’s really important that people remember how we made them feel,” he said.
“People who have visited six or seven times tell us they see something new every time.