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Activists gather at dawn to hold Invasion Day rallies in protest of Australia Day

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Hundreds of activists gather at dawn to hold ‘Invasion Day’ rallies in protest of Australia Day – while calling for the date to be changed

  • Hundreds of people attended a dawn service marking ‘Invasion Day’ 
  • Event commemorated all Indigenous people who died in conflict with settlers
  • The annual Invasion Day protest march will be held later in Melbourne’s CBD

By Australian Associated Press

Published: 17:05 EST, 25 January 2020 | Updated: 18:00 EST, 25 January 2020

Before the sun even rose in Victoria on Australia Day, mixed emotions about the national holiday were on full display in Melbourne.

Hundreds of people attended a dawn service marking what they say is Invasion Day – which aims to counter celebration of the January 26 anniversary of the First Fleet’s arrival in 1788.

The event commemorated all Indigenous people who died in conflict with white settlers during colonisation and others who more recently died in custody.

Koomurri dancers arrive for the smoking ceremony during the WugulOra Morning Ceremony on Australia Day at Walumil Lawns in Sydney on Australia Day

Koomurri dancers arrive for the smoking ceremony during the WugulOra Morning Ceremony on Australia Day at Walumil Lawns in Sydney on Australia Day

Koomurri dancers preform the smoking ceremony on the morning of Australia Day

Koomurri dancers preform the smoking ceremony on the morning of Australia Day

The annual Invasion Day protest march will be held later in Melbourne's CBD. Pictured: Koomurri dancers watch on as a boat arrives at Walumil Lawns in Sydney on Australia Day

The annual Invasion Day protest march will be held later in Melbourne’s CBD. Pictured: Koomurri dancers watch on as a boat arrives at Walumil Lawns in Sydney on Australia Day

Spectators attend a vigil on the eve of Australia Day, at Barangaroo in Sydney, Saturday, January 25

Spectators attend a vigil on the eve of Australia Day, at Barangaroo in Sydney, Saturday, January 25

Indigenous dancers perform a smoking ceremony during a vigil on the eve of Australia Day

Indigenous dancers perform a smoking ceremony during a vigil on the eve of Australia Day

Torres Strait Islanders perform during a vigil on Saturday

Torres Strait Islanders perform during a vigil on Saturday

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The location, at the Kings Domain Resting Place, is the commemorative burial site of 38 Victorian Aboriginal people whose remains were repatriated.

The annual Invasion Day protest march will be held later in Melbourne’s CBD at the same time as the city’s official Australia Day Parade.

More than 2,000 people will be part of the official parade, celebrating the state’s cultural diversity.

Before the parade, Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews, Victorian Governor General Linda Dessau and others will attend an official flag raising ceremony.

Aboriginal Elders perform a cleansing ceremony at Barangaroo in Sydney

Aboriginal Elders perform a cleansing ceremony at Barangaroo in Sydney

Spectators watch on during a performance on the eve of Australia Day

Spectators watch on during a performance on the eve of Australia Day

Protesters take part in an Invasion Day Rally on Australia Day in Sydney on Australia Day, 2019

Protesters take part in an Invasion Day Rally on Australia Day in Sydney on Australia Day, 2019

Celebrations will roll on with the annual Australia Day Festival at Kings Domain Gardens from 11am and evening entertainment at the Docklands.

Musicians Mitch Tambo, Mantra and Tanya George will be among performers.

A fireworks show originally planned for the event was cancelled earlier this month because staff at Parks Victoria – which support the display – have been flat out dealing with the state’s bushfire crisis.

Police are maintaining a strong presence on the roads as part of a long weekend operation aimed at preventing deaths, particularly those fuelled by drink and drug driving.

Hundreds of people are expected to attend a dawn service marking what they say is Invasion Day. Pictured: A boy at a vigil on the eve of Australia Day on Saturday

Hundreds of people are expected to attend a dawn service marking what they say is Invasion Day. Pictured: A boy at a vigil on the eve of Australia Day on Saturday

 

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