Coming of Light

The Coming of the Light is a holiday celebrated by Torres Strait Islanders on 1 July each year. It recognises the adoption of Christianity through island communities during the late nineteenth century.

Coming of Light Credit: Creative Commons

Kulasegaram Sanchayan presents the history of Torres Strait Island people and the Coming of the Light festivals.

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