The Parrtjima Festival Reference Group plays a crucial role in preserving and sharing cultural knowledge, representing the skin Arrernte groups and traditional estates of Mparntwe, Antulye, and Irlpme. As cultural guides, they host the festival and uphold a philosophy of responsibility for the stewardship of their homelands. Holding and transferring this knowledge is seen as a “cultural imperative” that is deeply valued for protecting, maintaining, and adapting traditions to ensure their relevance in the 21st century.