The “two fires” are arts and activism – the fires that motivated and consumed the poet Judith Wright for most of her life. Judith Wright was part of Braidwood’s life for three decades and Braidwood was chosen to stage the festival that celebrates her life. This year’s festival is the third to be held, the inaugural festival held in 2005 and the second in 2007.
Many Braidwood residents will have already enjoyed the special atmosphere of our past Two Fires Festivals, while residents new to town will have a unique experience to look forward to, together with the many participants and visitors – literature and poetry sessions, forums on the environment and the exciting concept of “Transition Towns”, indigenous film sessions, art exhibitions, storytelling for school children and entertainment by local and visiting performers.
A highlight of the launch of the festival on Friday, March 27, will be the lighting of the ceremonial fire in Ryrie Park by Uncle Max Harrison, Yuin lawman, healer and educator. The fire symbolises the kindling of the spirit of the festival and this significant ceremony was performed by Uncle Max at both the 2005 and 2007 festivals. There will be entertainment in Ryrie Park at the opening ceremony on Friday afternoon as well as on Saturday morning when it will provide a delightful addition to the popular Braidwood monthly markets.
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