The annual Parrtjima free cultural festival celebrating world’s oldest living culture will take place in and around Alice Springs from 10 to 19 April this year.
The iconic Ranges Light Show will be on display on the 300-million-year-old natural canvas of the MacDonnell Ranges for the full 10 nights. (Source: Parrtjima.)
Celebrating its 11th edition this year, Parrtjima presents a broad program including immersive large-scale light installations and soundscapes, workshops, music and short films. The name, Parrtjima, comes from an Arrernte word that means to shine a light on something, in both the physical and enlightenment sense. Each year this free event celebrates the ways in which artists evolve and experiment with different styles and materials, while staying true to Country and culture. Parrtjima is held on Mparntwe (Alice Springs), which is connected to the estates of Mparntwe, Antulye and Irlpme. This also includes a network of people who have connections to these areas; some of whom have established the Parrtjima Festival Reference Group (PFRG) to guide and help create Parrtjima.
Click here for full details of the 10-night festival and links for those who plan to attend to register.
