THE Taungurung Land and Waters Council (TLaWC) has announced the release of the first book written for children in both Taungurung and English languages.
Bijl Ba Wudhi Deberra (Bijil and Moths) is authored by Aunty Loraine Padgham, Taungurung Elder.
This is the story of a young Taungurung boy who accompanies his parents on their annual trip to the high plains in summer to participate in cultural activities, renew friendships with other tribes and clans, and to harvest Bogong moths.
The book includes a QR code that can be scanned to listen to the story read in Taungurung language.
"This is a landmark moment in the ongoing re–awakening of the Taungurung language," TLaWC chief executive officer, Matt Burns, said.
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"It will form part of a number of resources that will be made over time to re–establish our language as an integral part of the cultural landscape for those, both indigenous and otherwise, living on Taungurung Country."
This book is dedicated to the Taungurung people, past and present, who have cared for Taungurung Country and culture since time immemorial.
Teachers and librarians from primary schools have already expressed delight in having this cultural resource available.
The book is available for purchase on TLaWC's website https://taungurung.com.au/store at a special launch price of $20.
