In response to the frequent use of the phrase “Welcome to Country”, Kyle has argued that it is losing its power.
The country radio host was reacting to the State of Origin match on Wednesday.
During the show, Savannah Fynn recognized the land’s traditional owners before Dylan Wright, an Australian Idol contestant, performed the national anthem.
The use of the phrase “Welcome to Country” by Fynn during her show was widely praised on social media.
One user noted that it beat the national anthem. Another said that it was a beautiful welcome given by the young woman.
According to Kyle, the overuse of the phrase has diminished its cultural and emotional impact.
He noted that people are complaining about how it is being used, and it has led to them feeling less connected to the country.
According to him, people are getting annoyed by how it is being used instead of immersing themselves in the culture.
He also stated that it has led to people not wanting to dance and have smoke waved.
He claims that it has ruined the message of the Aboriginal people, as it has been used on various platforms.
He also stated that people cannot go to Westfield without being welcomed to country.
The use of the phrase needs to be reduced to a more spiritual and powerful tone.
He said that the welcoming of people by the indigenous people should be very powerful.
He said that the use of the phrase should be uplifting and not burdened. It should be an amazing thing to welcome people to the country.
In Australia, the customary welcome to country ceremony is conducted by the Torres Strait Islanders or Aboriginal custodians.