As part of the christening of Seabourn Pursuit, Seabourn will make a donation to help the Wunambal Gaambera develop a self-sustainable industry, producing authentic art and handicrafts by Wunambal Gaambera artists to sell. In addition, Seabourn will provide the Wunambal Gaambera Aboriginal Corporation with pearl shells and various art supplies and polishing materials to promote sustainable and commercial year-round arts and crafts initiatives for Wunambal Gaambera artists and craft producers, according to a press release.
"We, the Wunambal Gaambera people, have a common need and responsibility to take care of our country and prosper. Seabourn's contributions will help us to be present in the land, to care for and maintain the health of our land and sea, to strengthen our Wanjina Wunggurr culture and to create economic opportunities for our people," said Catherine Goonack, president of the Wunambal Gaambera Aboriginal Corporation.
Seabourn's monetary contribution, together with funding already received from the state tourism board, Tourism Western Australia, will contribute to Wunambal Gaambera's development of tourism facilities and products that allow Traditional Owners to live on their land during the dry season, when tour operators can access the Kimberley region's vast coastline.
"This is a wonderful partnership between Wunambal Gaambera and Seabourn, which is reinforced by Tourism Western Australia, demonstrating our shared values and the promise of increased opportunities for Traditional Owners in the Kimberley region. 'We are proud to support Wunambal Gaambera's Ngula Jar Island development as we strive to position Western Australia as Australia's premier destination for authentic Aboriginal experiences,' said Carolyn Turnbull, Tourism Western Australia's Chief Executive Officer.
The Seabourn Pursuit, Seabourn's newest ultra-luxury expedition ship, is an intimate vessel with a private, yacht-like atmosphere, featuring 132 luxuriously appointed oceanfront veranda suites, taking ultra-luxury travellers further, deeper and closer to the world's most desirable and remote destinations. Led by a world-class Expedition Team of 24 to deliver immersive experiences throughout the journey, each trip offers exclusive experiences such as curated shore excursions, cultural tours, guided zodiac cruises, hikes, nature walks, snorkelling and scuba diving.
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