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What is Garma? Australia's largest Indigenous cultural gathering explained

What is Garma? Australia's largest Indigenous cultural gathering explained31 Jul8 min

The annual Garma Festival kicks off today on Yolŋu Country in northeast Arnhem Land. It's Australia's largest Indigenous cultural gathering, and a key forum for conversations about social, political and environmental issues affecting First Nations people. The theme this year is Bukmak, which means 'everyone'.