Category: Spirituality
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Amaterasu over Cowra
During WWII, thousand Japanese Prisoners of War (POWs) were interned at Cowra, NSW. Each morning, their Shinto sun goddess, Amaterasu, rose ito illuminate their day, and many men prayed to her. In 1944, they attempted a mass escape, the Cowra Breakout, which is now commemorated annually with strong Japanese participation.
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Cobar Sound Chapel
The Cobar Sound Chapel is a remote 120-year-old water tank repurposed by composer George Lentz and architect Glen Murcutt AO to beam C21st music to the universe 24/7. This immersive artwork offers visitors unique auditory, visual, cognitive and even spiritual experiences in the Australian Outback.
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Celestial Highway
On a road trip into Wiradjuri Country after a painful divorce, author Carly Lorente reflects on themes of grief, identity, and belonging. She finds connection at the Condo SkyFest: Miima Warrabinya, where ancient stories bridge cultural divides, fostering a sense of communal belonging and cosmic exploration.
