Welcome to Country and Acknowledgement of Country
（重定向自Welcome to Country）
![Noongar traditional burning of a grass tree during the Welcome to Country on the opening night of the 2010 Perth International Arts Festival](/Images/godic/202502/20/Welcome_to_Country_SMC_20100753.jpg")
Welcome to Country and Acknowledgement of Country are protocols sometimes used in Australia at the opening of meetings, launches, special events and official functions. The practice shows respect for the traditional custodians of a particular region or area.