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Assyrian: What is the Garma Festival and why is it important?

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The Garma Festival is Australia’s largest Indigenous cultural gathering where thousands of people travel to a remote town in Nhulunbuy on northeast Arnhem Land in the Northern Territory. Here's what happens at Garma and who can attend.


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By Alyssa Chandler

Presented by Ninos Emmauel

Source: SBS


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The Garma Festival is Australia’s largest Indigenous cultural gathering where thousands of people travel to a remote town in Nhulunbuy on northeast Arnhem Land in the Northern Territory. Here's what happens at Garma and who can attend.


Key Points

  • Garma is the largest Indigenous cultural gathering in Australia.
  • Garma is the largest Indigenous cultural gathering in Australia.
  • The festival brings together Australia’s top political leaders, executives, advocates and artists as the festival bridges traditional ceremony and political advocacy.

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