Culture in the Torres Strait Islands in Australia

Australia's Torres Strait Islands are a special place. Located above the northern tip of Cape York in Tropical North Queensland, each of the 274 islands has its own distinct culture and history.

These passionate Torres Strait Islanders are proud to share their culture with visitors.

Joey Laifoo, the founder of Lagaw Thithui (Island Stars) Dance Team, uses art and dances to "educate people about Torres Strait Islanders culture by showing them how culture is practised through the arts".

Leotha Assan, the curator at Gab Titui Cultural Centre located on Thursday Island, says that "visitors to the centre enjoy learning about the stories we tell and continue to tell passed down through many generations."

For Dirk Laifoo, the founder of Torres Strait Eco Adventures, his mission is to "show off the beauty of the Torres Strait and the region's history." Dirk's tour takes people around Thursday Island to important historical sites and to Prince of Wales Island to learn how to traditionally spearfish.

Learn more about the Torres Strait: https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/destinations/cairns-and-great-barrier-reef/torres-strait/torres-strait-locals-guide?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=qld_youtube