Prince Charles receives traditional Top End welcome

Prince Charles has been given a traditional indigenous welcome to the Northern Territory.

Prince Charles speaks with an indigenous elder during a Welcome to Country Ceremony at Mt Nhulun in Gove, Arnhem Land.

Prince Charles has been given a traditional indigenous welcome to the Northern Territory.

Arriving in Gove, Charles was handed a woomera — a traditional spear-throwing device — as he was greeted by aboriginal leader Galarrwuy Yunupingu. He was then presented with a feather-stringed headdress and string basket before a colourful welcome ceremony featuring singing and dancing.

He will visit the Buku-Larrnggay Mulka Arts Centre, which showcases the work of the indigenous community, including initiatives led by the Gumatj clan. He is spending the final two days of his 16th tour of Australia in the NT.

Last Wednesday, he opened the Commonwealth Games on the Gold Coast and has spent time in Brisbane, Bundaberg, Cairns and Vanuatu.

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Prince Charles arrives for a Welcome to Country Ceremony at Mt Nhulun in Gove, Arnhem Land. Pictures: AAP