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Coming of the Light Festival

Name: Coming of the Light Festival
Start: 2020-07-01T00:00:00+10:00
End: 2020-07-01T23:59:59+10:00

July 1, 2020

This is a particular day of significance for Torres Strait Islander Australians. It marks the day the London Missionary Society first arrived in the Torres Strait. The missionaries landed at Erub Island on 1 July 1871.

Religious and cultural ceremonies are held by Torres Strait Islander Christians across the Torres Strait and on the mainland to commemorate this day.

Details

Date: July 1, 2020
Event Category: Culturally Significant Dates
Website: http://www.tsirc.qld.gov.au/our-communities/celebrations-holidays