Djilba is the fifth season in the Nyoongar calendar. This is the season of growth as the weather begins to warm up. Djilba is a time to look for the yellow and cream flowers starting to bloom en masse. As the season progresses and temperatures continue to rise, we’ll begin to see the flower stalks of the Balgas emerging, preparing for the coming Kambarang season.
In celebration of Djilba, the City of Perth showcases two slow television presentations on its Urban Screens, immersing the inner city in the colours and landscapes of the season.
The day program is a collection of slow nature footage filmed over the Derbal Yaragan (Swan River) in Mooro Kaarta (Kings Park).
The vivid beauty and life of Perth’s natural wonders are paired with small pieces of information found on the KURONGKURL KATITJIN page of the ECU website.
The slow TV genre, known for its contemplative pace, offers viewers an unedited, real-time experience of life’s rhythms, presenting a peaceful alternative to the fast-paced narratives of mainstream media. It encourages viewers to relax and immerse themselves in the season’s inherent beauty.
Djilba-themed slow TV is featured daily on the City of Perth’s Northbridge Piazza Superscreen and Forrest Place’s Arts Screen, celebrating the essence of the season.
About the screening
The Northbridge Piazza Screen hosts a variety of screenings, from formal events like feature films, complete with bean bag seating for viewers, to more casual gatherings for sporting events and exhibitions (such as this screening). Here, visitors can relax on the lawn, savour the renowned culinary delights of Northbridge, or enjoy a stroll along James Street, taking in the vibrant artwork.