welcome to country
noun/ˌwelkəm tə ˈkʌntri/
/ˌwelkəm tə ˈkʌntri/
(also Welcome to Country)
(Australian English)- a formal welcome to the traditional land of an Aboriginal people by one or more members of the local Aboriginal community
- A welcome to country was conducted, followed by a traditional smoking ceremony.
- The event began with a Welcome to Country by Kaurna elder Auntie Josie Agius.
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