Broome, Western Australia - Pearling & Indigenous Culture on the Kimberley Coast: By Ian Grant

Tue, 12 May 2026 15:30:21 +0000

⁣Broome, Western Australia — stories of pearling, belonging, and life on the Kimberley coast.
Culture Quest is an Emmy-winning cultural travel series airing nationally on PBS.

In this Season 2 premiere of Culture Quest, Ian Grant explores pearling history, Aboriginal connection to Country, costal adventure, and the people who make Broome and the Dampier Peninsula unlike anywhere else on earth.

From Yawuru and Bardi Jawi stories to Chinatown’s legacy, modern pearling, and a welcoming ceremony on Sunday Island — this is Broome beyond the postcard.

⁣Culture Quest, Broome Western Australia: ⁣https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XuBPwnkMPtI

Featuring:
Johani Mamid – Mabu Buru Tours
Chris Maher – Salty Plum Social/Codling Moth Tours and Experiences
Keira & Doug Fong
James Brown – Cygnet Bay Pearl Farm
Robert Wiggan
Jordan Kalman
Jacob Rennic
Rosanna Angus – Oolin Sunday Island Cultural Tours
Shinju Matsuri Festival

📍 Filmed in Broome, Western Australia
🎬 Produced & Hosted by Ian Grant
📺 National PBS broadcast beginning March 16

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⁣⁣Culture Quest Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@culturequestwithiangrant