This time last week the festival kicked off with a magical traditional 'Welcome to Country' Opening Ceremony by the original custodians of our land, the Arakwal Bundjalung people. Honored to have their blessing to host the festival on their land and feeling the great responsibility to preserve and tread lightly on this beautiful part of earth. #ByronBay #FestivalOpening #SurfCulture #RespecttheElders #Bundjalung #byronbaysurffest Captured by @thedrifterblog (at Opening Ceremony )







