How does the Garma Festival leave an impression on visitor attending the event for the first time?
Garma Festival is one of Australia's largest Indigenous gatherings; it is a four-day celebration of Yolngu life and culture held in the remote region of northeast Arnhem Land.
Desi Hotma Pardede, a personal care worker who attended the festival, offered a unique perspective on how the event not only celebrates Yolngu culture but also invites everyone to engage in understanding and appreciating cultural diversity.
"It isn't just about them knowing; they also pass on the Yolngu way of life to their future generations," said Desi Pardede.
"And they don't stop there; they also want the people around them — and those who visit — to get to know the Northern Territory, and specifically the culture of the Yolngu people here."
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