Meet Waru (Sea Turtle) and Dhangal (Dugong)—two beloved sea creatures from the Torres Strait Islands, now brought to life as beautiful hand puppets.
These beautiful hand puppets invite children, educators, and families to connect deeply with culture through storytelling, yarning, and play. Waru and Dhangal hold strong cultural meaning in Torres Strait Islander communities, creating gentle opportunities to share knowledge about sea Country, environmental care, and First Nations perspectives.
The Waru and Dhangal visit the Torres Strait Islands Hand Puppet Bundle includes:
1 x Dhangal Hand Puppet (Dugong)
1 x Waru Hand Puppet (Sea Turtle)
1 x Tote Bag
What Makes These Puppets Special:
🧶 Cultural Collaboration This partnership honours and shares Torres Strait Islander ways of knowing, being, and doing—encouraging learning through meaningful play.
🗣️ Storytelling with Purpose These puppets support educators and caregivers to share cultural stories that inspire curiosity, respect, and understanding of identity and place.
