Alice Springs (Mparntwe)
Alice Springs (Mparntwe)
Parrtjima is an extraordinary FREE 10-night festival in the stunning Red Centre, with an incredible program featuring light installations, artworks, workshops, music and talks. Parrtjima 2025 will take place on Arrernte Country from 4-13 April.
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RegisterRegister for Parrtjima 2025 now and you’ll be the first to know about next year’s exciting, jam-packed program. Join ...
We’ve got some incredible news to share. Parrtjima – A Festival in Light will return to Alice Springs (Mparntwe) ...
Parrtjima has earned its place in the spotlight with a string of prestigious awards that recognise its unparalleled excellence ...
The lights are officially off at Alice Springs Desert Park, and we’d like to thank you for joining us ...
Parrtjima – A Festival in Light saw thousands of attendances over opening weekend as visitors flocked to Alice Springs ...
We’ve been searching through our archives to find our favourite Parrtjima installations. It was a hard job as there’s ...
Parrtjima – A Festival in Light has been shining the spotlight on Mparntwe, Alice Springs, since Friday, with opening ...
We’ve been searching through our archives to find our favourite Parrtjima speakers. It was a near impossible job as ...
A light spectacular like no other Parrtjima transforms the Central Australian desert into a breathtaking light spectacle, rivalling other Australian light festivals while offering a truly unique experience. What sets it apart is the stunning activation of Aboriginal artworks and cultures through captivating light shows and installations in the heart…
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Parrtjima – A Festival in Light saw thousands of attendances over opening weekend as visitors flocked to Alice Springs to be immersed in culture and art.
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The lights are officially off at Alice Springs Desert Park, and we’d like to thank you for joining us on Country to share in Parrtjima 2024.
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We’ve got some incredible news to share. Parrtjima – A Festival in Light will return to Alice Springs (Mparntwe) next year from 12-21 April. Join us under the Red Centre’s starry skies and watch the desert come alive with a celebration and exploration of art and culture on Arrernte Country.…
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Parrtjima 2024 will be the ninth installation of this unique festival, which continues to grow and attract new audiences each year.
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Parrtjima is shining brightly in Alice Springs (Mparntwe) after an amazing first weekend. From the sensational opening night Welcome to Country to the spine-tingling Ranges Show and illuminated installations, everyone has been blown away by the magic that is Parrtjima. Parrtjima helps keep the flame of story and an ancient…
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Register for Parrtjima 2023 now and you’ll be the first to know about next year’s exciting, jam-packed program. Join us for 10 nights from 7-16 April under the Red Centre’s starry desert skies for a program filled with light, music, talks, workshops and film. Dedicated Parrtjima travel packages will be…
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Excitement is building for the Red Centre’s iconic 10-night Parrtjima – A Festival in Light, with registrations now open for the free event. Parrtjma is the only Aboriginal light festival of its kind, and showcases the world’s oldest continuous culture through the newest technology. Parrtjima, which takes place in Mparntwe…
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Exciting news! The Parrtjima 2022 program has been revealed! With music, art, film, talks and more on offer, we invite you to come and find your place in the story, in the stunning heart of Australia.
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Each year Parrtjima attracts more and more visitors eager to find their place in the heart of the country.
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Parrtjima – A Festival in Light delighted thousands of people in 2021 and welcomed them to Arrernte Country in the Red Centre.
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Flash Mob is an outreach social media and mobile phone competition that encourages Aboriginal Youth to continue the traditions of oral storytelling through modern-day technology.
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