Program
IN CONVERSATION WITH DEM MOB – INSPIRING SOMETHING DIFFERENT – THE FIRST PITJANTJATJARA RAP
Alice Springs Desert Park 871 Larapinta Dr, Alice Springs, Northern Territory, Australia‘Still No Justice’ is more than just a song—it’s a powerful statement addressing the Black Lives Matter movement, Aboriginal deaths in custody, and racism. The song, inspired by the 2019 shooting death of Kumanjayi Walker, urges Aboriginal youth in Alice Springs to steer away from crime and grow into cultural leaders.…
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VISUAL STORYTELLING – SAND PAINTING: A TIMELESS TRADITION
Alice Springs Desert Park 871 Larapinta Dr, Alice Springs, Northern Territory, AustraliaStep into the world of sand painting, an ancient art form deeply rooted in storytelling, culture, and connection to Country. This installation offers a rare opportunity to witness live demonstrations and hear directly from artists as they share the techniques and traditions passed down through generations. Their creations share the…
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BUSHFOOD COOKING DEMO WITH RAYLEEN BROWN & MARK OLIVE
Alice Springs Desert Park 871 Larapinta Dr, Alice Springs, Northern Territory, AustraliaJoin Rayleen Brown, a Ngangiwumirr and Eastern Arrernte woman from Kungkas Can Cook, alongside acclaimed Bundjalung Chef Mark Olive, the chef behind The Midden, Sydney Opera House. They will share their knowledge and recipes for cooking with bushfoods, exploring its deep connection to cultural practices, rituals, and the unique superfood…
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DEM MOB
Alice Springs Desert Park 871 Larapinta Dr, Alice Springs, Northern Territory, AustraliaHailing from the APY Lands in Pukatja, DEM MOB is the first hip-hop group from the region and the first to rap in Pitjantjatjara. Their mission is to empower First Nations youth by blending culture and music, using hip-hop as a tool for education and social change. Originally formed to…
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A SYMPHONY OF LIGHT AND CULTURE – DARWIN SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA WITH DESERT DIVAS
Alice Springs Desert Park 871 Larapinta Dr, Alice Springs, Northern Territory, AustraliaFor the first time, Parrtjima will feature a special performance by the Darwin Symphony Orchestra, including 65 musicians, during the closing weekend on Saturday, 12 April. This open-air performance will awe festivalgoers with a dazzling 90-minute music and light spectacle, as the orchestra takes the stage alongside celebrated Desert Divas…
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VISUAL STORYTELLING – SAND PAINTING: A TIMELESS TRADITION
Alice Springs Desert Park 871 Larapinta Dr, Alice Springs, Northern Territory, AustraliaStep into the world of sand painting, an ancient art form deeply rooted in storytelling, culture, and connection to Country. This installation offers a rare opportunity to witness live demonstrations and hear directly from artists as they share the techniques and traditions passed down through generations. Their creations share the…
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