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Twenty years on, one Yolgnu elder recalls his leading role in the Sydney Olympic opening ceremony – ABC News
The 20th anniversary of the opening ceremony of the Sydney Olympics is almost upon us. We catch up with a few familiar faces and meet some unsung heroes who helped stage one of the most successful games in history.
His eyes are gleaming with pride, while teeth in a wide smile catch the day’s last light.
Sitting on a remote beach in north-east Arnhem Land, thousands of kilometres away and 20 years on, Djakapurra Munyarryun recounts his leading role in the Sydney Olympics opening ceremony.
“It was huge,” he beams.
Djakapurra Munyarryun still performs at home near Yirrkala in the Northern Territory.(ABC News: Matt McLean)
Munyarryun is perhaps most recognisable as a guide to the show’s younger star, Nikki…
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