Technology brings traditional stories to life on the Murray Darling (fwd link)

[Phil Cash Cash]

Technology brings traditional stories to life on the Murray Darling
By Elise Pianegonda <http://www.abc.net.au/news/elise--pianegonda/4246604>

Updated Thu 28 Nov 2013, 8:47am AEDT​
*A new collaboration of film, technology and Indigenous knowledge is
inviting travellers to explore one of the oldest cultures on Earth.*

Inspired by an ancient ceremony bringing life to Australia's waterways,
Ringbalin: River Stories is a geo-located smartphone application taking
travellers on a virtual exploration down the Murray Darling River.

The app featuring more than 50 hand-painted maps, guides visitors to sites
of significance along the river banks where eight elders from some of the
40 First Nations tell their stories.

All GPS-coded, the sound of clap-sticks begins when users approach a story
site.

Director of the Ringbalin project Ben Pederick says the app features nearly
100 films, 30 audio journeys and 20 photo stories.

"You can travel through the country and be guided by the elder," he said.

​Access full article below:
http://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-11-28/technology-brings-traditional-stories-to-life-on-murray-darling/5121614
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Media link:
http://www.ringbalin-riverstories.com
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