Werte - Hello in Arrernte
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Werte is a common greeting in Central Australia. We present to you some interesting information about Central Australia.
In case you are from Central Australia and wish to report inconsistencies, please reply to this topic.
The Arrernte people are also popularly known as the Aranda, Arunta or Arranta. They are a group of Aboriginal Australian people who live in Arrernte lands.
(Image source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arrernte_people#/media/File:Walter_Baldwin_Spencer_and_Francis_J_Gillen_-_Arrernte_welcoming_dance,_entrance_of_the_strangers,_Alice_Springs,_Central_Australia,9_May_1901-_Google_Art_Project.jpg)
Tourism is important to the economy of Alice Springs and surrounding communities.
Aboriginal culture is holistic, defined by its connection to family, community, and country. In Australia, the idea of “being on the country” is central to the Aboriginal worldview.
They are well known for their Indigenous festival.
(Image source: https://www.aboriginal-art-australia.com/aboriginal-art-library/aboriginal-ceremonial-dancing/)
Hope you like these interesting facts about Arrernte culture. If you know some more interesting, fun facts, please let us know.
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@sakamvari Arrernte language has a Latin writing system and it is a highly developed sign language.