Bluey to be available in an Australian Indigenous language for the first time
Summary
The children's show Bluey will be available in an Australian Indigenous language, Yolŋu Matha, for the first time. Five episodes have been dubbed by local artists and children and will be broadcast starting July 5 as part of Naidoc Week, which honors Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.Key Facts
- Bluey has been translated into 120 languages worldwide before this new release.
- Five episodes from seasons one and two were dubbed into Yolŋu Matha, a language of North-east Arnhem Land.
- The episodes feature voices from local Yolŋu people, including musicians and educators.
- The project involved Yolŋu Radio, Aboriginal Resource and Development Services, Bluey creators Ludo Studio, and the ABC.
- The dubbed episodes will be shown on TV and streaming services starting July 5, during Naidoc Week (July 5-12).
- Naidoc Week celebrates the culture and history of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
- The new episodes will also be screened at the Garma festival in August.
- Bluey is popular globally and has been one of the top streaming shows in the US for two years.
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