The Gumi race has been part of Wagga Wagga's traditions and folklore since the Gumi festival's beginnings in 1976. Other events including a bush dance, street parade, and the Gumi Festival Cup race meeeting were also a part of the festival. The name Gumi comes from the New Guinea word for rubber. The festival died out in 1995 but is being revived in 2012. We're not sure when these intrepid Gumi racers braved the Murrumbidgee . Do you recognise the craft or any of the people on board ? If you have any stories about Gumi you would like to share, email me at wagga.local.studies@gmail.com
Thursday, December 8, 2011
Gumi festival
The Gumi race has been part of Wagga Wagga's traditions and folklore since the Gumi festival's beginnings in 1976. Other events including a bush dance, street parade, and the Gumi Festival Cup race meeeting were also a part of the festival. The name Gumi comes from the New Guinea word for rubber. The festival died out in 1995 but is being revived in 2012. We're not sure when these intrepid Gumi racers braved the Murrumbidgee . Do you recognise the craft or any of the people on board ? If you have any stories about Gumi you would like to share, email me at wagga.local.studies@gmail.com
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I wasn't here the first time around so am looking forward to the spectacle! It does look like fun.
What an amazing all terrain - vehicle!
There is agreat video on the ABC Open website: http://open.abc.net.au/openregions/nsw-riverina-55DX9YH/posts/three-men-a-river-and-a-novelty-rubber-raft-race-01zk1vx
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