The lights are officially out at Alice Springs Desert Park, and we’d like to thank you for joining us on Country to share in Parrtjima 2023. Over 10 magical nights we’ve enjoyed and explored Aboriginal culture through an incredible program of light installations, interactive workshops, music, film and talks, and…
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Desert Park Opens for Final Night!
We’re delighted to let you know that Parrtjima returns to Desert Park tonight, so we can all celebrate the final evening together, bathed in the beauty of the light installations! The full program will run at Desert Park, which will be open from 6pm-10pm. The first talk, ‘What is the…
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Extraordinary Opening for Parrtjima 2023
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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Parrtjima to illuminate the Red Centre from tonight
The free 10-night Parrtjima – A Festival in Light kicks off in the heart of Australia tonight, illuminating the MacDonnell Ranges and the red sand at Alice Springs Desert Park with Aboriginal culture. During the festival, visitors will be immersed in culture through stunning large-scale light installations, music, talks, workshops,…
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Q&A with Dean Parkin
Dean Parkin is Director of the Yes Campaign Alliance, which aims to achieve a successful referendum on Indigenous constitutional recognition through a Voice to Parliament. He has consulted across the public, corporate, and not-for-profit sectors at national, regional and local levels. Dean, who is also Director of From the Heart,…
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Preview Night Tickets on Sale Now!
Join us on 6 April for an exclusive preview of Parrtjima 2023, and be one of the first to see this year’s spectacular lights! This unique experience gives you the rare opportunity to meet Parrtjima Curator Rhoda Roberts, as well as members of the Parrtjima Festival Reference Group, who help…
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Exclusive to Melbourne: Stunning Aboriginal Art Installation Showcases Parrtjima
For the first time and exclusively to Melbourne, the Red Centre’s nationally acclaimed and visually spectacular Aboriginal light festival, Parrtjima – A Festival in Light, is set to deliver a taste of its extraordinary, immersive light installations outside of the Territory. Coming to Melbourne’s Fed Square for two nights only,…
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