b'WALKINGTHE PASTThe City of Parramatta will be part of Australias most diverse celebration, the 2019 Australian Heritage Festival, offering the community a wide range of events, programs and activities.WORDS Bruce Nelson PHOTOS VariousPARRAMATTA IS A SPECIAL PLACEThetourstakeplaceatvariousaboutconnectionstoland,plantuses, and,from18Aprilto19May,willlocationsthroughouttheCBDandtools, hunting and other aspects of local celebrateitsrichhistorythroughaUNESCOWorldHeritage-listedculture. This tour is aimed at adults and varietyofeventsincludingguidedParramattaPark,whichallshare toursandtalks.Theeventsareandcelebratevariousaspectsoffamilies with primary school children, aged designed to encourage us to embraceAboriginal culture, the areas colonialseven years and older. The route is partly our shared future by reflecting on ourpast,andcontemporaryheritageofalongunfencedwaterwaysandshared sharedstrengthsderivedfromthethe diverse cultures that continue topathways. Bookings are essential.citys diverse cultural identities.call the City of Parramatta home. HISTORIC DAIRY COTTAGE TOURAspartoftheAustralianHeritageSome information about each of the Festival,andunderthethemeoftours in the series is outlined belowExplore one of Australias oldest buildings ConnectingPeople,Placesandbutformoredetail,includingtourby taking an exclusive tour of the Dairy thePast,thecitywillcelebrateitsdates,timesandwhetherornotPrecinctinParramattaPark,anddelve cultural diversity, and the significantbookingsareessential,visitwww. intothesitesfascinatingstoriesby places and people that have shapeddiscoverparramatta.com/official- uncoveringitshistorical,socialand its heritage. guideorwww.parramattahistorical. architecturalimportancetoAustralia. A special feature will be the Waramiorg.au.Examineoriginalconstructiondetails, MittigarWalksseriesthatwillrunWARAMIMITTIGARABORIGINALincluding lathe and plaster walls, colonial throughout the month-long festival,CULTURAL WALK brickwork and a shingle roof. This tour is inpartnershipwithmembersof theDarugAboriginalcommunityThiseasywalk,alongtheriverandinsuitable for adults and children over seven (thetraditionalcustodians),beautiful Parramatta Park, is a wonderfulyears of age. Due to the fragile nature of Parramatta Park Trust, and the Cityopportunitytospendtimewithanthe buildings, entry is limited to groups of of Parramatta Council.Aboriginaltraditionalcustodian,learningno more than 15. 26AUTUMN2019'