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Garma Festival 2022: Thousands attend historic East Arnhem Land event

Culture and colour was on show at the Garma Festival in East Arnhem Land over the weekend. SEE ALL THE PICTURES

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August 2, 2022 - 1:19PM
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GARMA Festival returned in historic style this year, with the Prime Minister using the event to signal constitutional change to recognise indigenous people in Australia’s birth certificate.

Garma’s return after a two-year pandemic hiatus gathered thousands of people together in a celebration of Indigenous community, culture and policy-making.

Scroll down to see all the colour and famous faces from across the festival.

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U.S Ambassador to Australia Caroline Kennedy attends the Garma Festival at Gulkula. Picture: Tamati Smith/ Getty Images
U.S Ambassador to Australia Caroline Kennedy attends the Garma Festival at Gulkula. Picture: Tamati Smith/ Getty Images
U.S Ambassador to Australia Caroline Kennedy attends the Garma Festival at Gulkula. Picture: Tamati Smith/ Getty Images
U.S Ambassador to Australia Caroline Kennedy attends the Garma Festival at Gulkula. Picture: Tamati Smith/ Getty Images
A general view of the campsite during the Garma Festival. Picture: Tamati Smith/ Getty Images
A general view of the campsite during the Garma Festival. Picture: Tamati Smith/ Getty Images
Youth learn to play the guitar at The Youth Forum during the Garma Festival. Picture: Tamati Smith/ Getty Images
Youth learn to play the guitar at The Youth Forum during the Garma Festival. Picture: Tamati Smith/ Getty Images
Yolngu boys sit in a hammock during the Garma Festival. Picture: Tamati Smith/ Getty Images
Yolngu boys sit in a hammock during the Garma Festival. Picture: Tamati Smith/ Getty Images
Galarrwuy Yunupingu and Marcia Langton embrace during the Garma Festival. Picture: Tamati Smith/ Getty Images
Galarrwuy Yunupingu and Marcia Langton embrace during the Garma Festival. Picture: Tamati Smith/ Getty Images
People take part in the Yidaki (didgeridoo) Healing during the Garma Festival. Picture: Tamati Smith/ Getty Images
People take part in the Yidaki (didgeridoo) Healing during the Garma Festival. Picture: Tamati Smith/ Getty Images
People take part in the Yidaki (didgeridoo) Healing. Picture: Tamati Smith/ Getty Images
People take part in the Yidaki (didgeridoo) Healing. Picture: Tamati Smith/ Getty Images
Directional signs leading to the Youth Forum are seen during the Garma Festival. Picture: Tamati Smith/ Getty Images
Directional signs leading to the Youth Forum are seen during the Garma Festival. Picture: Tamati Smith/ Getty Images
A general view of bungal grounds at the Garma Festival. Picture: Tamati Smith/ Getty Images
A general view of bungal grounds at the Garma Festival. Picture: Tamati Smith/ Getty Images
Yolngu men prepare to perform during the Garma Festival. Picture: Tamati Smith/ Getty Images
Yolngu men prepare to perform during the Garma Festival. Picture: Tamati Smith/ Getty Images
Yolngu men prepare to perform during the Garma Festival. Picture: Tamati Smith/ Getty Images
Yolngu men prepare to perform during the Garma Festival. Picture: Tamati Smith/ Getty Images
Yolngu men prepare to perform during the Garma Festival at Gulkula on July 29, 2022 in East Arnhem, Australia. Picture: Tamati Smith/ Getty Images
Yolngu men prepare to perform during the Garma Festival at Gulkula on July 29, 2022 in East Arnhem, Australia. Picture: Tamati Smith/ Getty Images
Yolngu men prepare to perform during the Garma Festival. Picture: Tamati Smith/ Getty Images
Yolngu men prepare to perform during the Garma Festival. Picture: Tamati Smith/ Getty Images
Yolngu men prepare to perform during the Garma Festival at Gulkula. Picture: Tamati Smith/ Getty Images
Yolngu men prepare to perform during the Garma Festival at Gulkula. Picture: Tamati Smith/ Getty Images
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese attends the Garma Festival. Picture: Tamati Smith/ Getty Images
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese attends the Garma Festival. Picture: Tamati Smith/ Getty Images
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese arrives for the Garma Festival. Picture: Tamati Smith/ Getty Images
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese arrives for the Garma Festival. Picture: Tamati Smith/ Getty Images
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese interacts with a child during the Garma Festival. Picture: Tamati Smith/ Getty Images
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese interacts with a child during the Garma Festival. Picture: Tamati Smith/ Getty Images
EAST ARNHEM, AUSTRALIA – JULY 29: Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has his face painted during the Garma Festival. Picture: Tamati Smith/ Getty Images
EAST ARNHEM, AUSTRALIA – JULY 29: Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has his face painted during the Garma Festival. Picture: Tamati Smith/ Getty Images
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese poses for photos with Patrick Dodson and Galarrwuy Yunupingu during the Garma Festival. Picture: Tamati Smith/ Getty Images
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese poses for photos with Patrick Dodson and Galarrwuy Yunupingu during the Garma Festival. Picture: Tamati Smith/ Getty Images
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese attends the Garma Festival at Gulkula. Picture: Tamati Smith/ Getty Images
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese attends the Garma Festival at Gulkula. Picture: Tamati Smith/ Getty Images
GARMA opening ceremony this evening. Gumatj clan dancers perform bunggul (ceremonial dance) for the PM Anthony Albanese, before presenting him with a Bathi. Picture: Peter Eve.
GARMA opening ceremony this evening. Gumatj clan dancers perform bunggul (ceremonial dance) for the PM Anthony Albanese, before presenting him with a Bathi. Picture: Peter Eve.
GARMA opening ceremony this evening. Gumatj clan dancers perform bunggul (ceremonial dance) for the PM Anthony Albanese, before presenting him with a Bathi. Picture: Peter Eve.
GARMA opening ceremony this evening. Gumatj clan dancers perform bunggul (ceremonial dance) for the PM Anthony Albanese, before presenting him with a Bathi. Picture: Peter Eve.
GARMA opening ceremony this evening. Gumatj clan dancers perform bunggul (ceremonial dance) for the PM Anthony Albanese, before presenting him with a Bathi. Picture: Peter Eve.
GARMA opening ceremony this evening. Gumatj clan dancers perform bunggul (ceremonial dance) for the PM Anthony Albanese, before presenting him with a Bathi. Picture: Peter Eve.
GARMA opening ceremony this evening. Gumatj clan dancers perform bunggul (ceremonial dance) for the PM Anthony Albanese, before presenting him with a Bathi. Picture: Peter Eve.
GARMA opening ceremony this evening. Gumatj clan dancers perform bunggul (ceremonial dance) for the PM Anthony Albanese, before presenting him with a Bathi. Picture: Peter Eve.
GARMA opening ceremony this evening. Gumatj clan dancers perform bunggul (ceremonial dance) for the PM Anthony Albanese, before presenting him with a Bathi. Picture: Melanie Faith Dove.
GARMA opening ceremony this evening. Gumatj clan dancers perform bunggul (ceremonial dance) for the PM Anthony Albanese, before presenting him with a Bathi. Picture: Melanie Faith Dove.
GARMA opening ceremony this evening. Gumatj clan dancers perform bunggul (ceremonial dance) for the PM Anthony Albanese, before presenting him with a Bathi. Picture: Melanie Faith Dove.
GARMA opening ceremony this evening. Gumatj clan dancers perform bunggul (ceremonial dance) for the PM Anthony Albanese, before presenting him with a Bathi. Picture: Melanie Faith Dove.
GARMA opening ceremony this evening. Gumatj clan dancers perform bunggul (ceremonial dance) for the PM Anthony Albanese, before presenting him with a Bathi. Picture: Melanie Faith Dove.
GARMA opening ceremony this evening. Gumatj clan dancers perform bunggul (ceremonial dance) for the PM Anthony Albanese, before presenting him with a Bathi. Picture: Melanie Faith Dove.
People queue in line at the Garma Merchandise store during Garma Festival 2022 at Gulkula. Picture: Tamati Smith/ Getty Images
People queue in line at the Garma Merchandise store during Garma Festival 2022 at Gulkula. Picture: Tamati Smith/ Getty Images
People queue in line at the Garma Merchandise store during Garma Festival 2022. Picture: Tamati Smith/ Getty Images
People queue in line at the Garma Merchandise store during Garma Festival 2022. Picture: Tamati Smith/ Getty Images
A speaker talks at the Key Forum during Garma Festival 2022. Picture: Tamati Smith/ Getty Images
A speaker talks at the Key Forum during Garma Festival 2022. Picture: Tamati Smith/ Getty Images
People queue in line at the Garma Merchandise store during Garma Festival 2022. Picture: Tamati Smith/ Getty Images
People queue in line at the Garma Merchandise store during Garma Festival 2022. Picture: Tamati Smith/ Getty Images
People queue in line at the Garma Merchandise store. Picture: Tamati Smith/ Getty Images
People queue in line at the Garma Merchandise store. Picture: Tamati Smith/ Getty Images
Yalmay Yunupingu poses for a photo during Garma Festival. Picture: Tamati Smith/ Getty Images
Yalmay Yunupingu poses for a photo during Garma Festival. Picture: Tamati Smith/ Getty Images
New Zealand High Commisioner Dame Annette King DNZM speaks during the Garma Festival. Picture: Tamati Smith/ Getty Images
New Zealand High Commisioner Dame Annette King DNZM speaks during the Garma Festival. Picture: Tamati Smith/ Getty Images
New Zealand High Commisioner Dame Annette King DNZM speaks during the Garma Festival. Picture: Tamati Smith/ Getty Images
New Zealand High Commisioner Dame Annette King DNZM speaks during the Garma Festival. Picture: Tamati Smith/ Getty Images
Prof Marcia Langton AO speaks at a key forum during the Garma Festival. Picture: Tamati Smith/ Getty Images
Prof Marcia Langton AO speaks at a key forum during the Garma Festival. Picture: Tamati Smith/ Getty Images
Prof Marcia Langton AO speaks at a key forum during the Garma Festival. Picture: Tamati Smith/ Getty Images
Prof Marcia Langton AO speaks at a key forum during the Garma Festival. Picture: Tamati Smith/ Getty Images
New Zealand High Commisioner Dame Annette King DNZM speaks during the Garma Festival. Picture: Tamati Smith/ Getty Images
New Zealand High Commisioner Dame Annette King DNZM speaks during the Garma Festival. Picture: Tamati Smith/ Getty Images
Attendees listen as New Zealand High Commisioner Dame Annette King DNZM speaks at a key forum during the Garma Festival. Picture: Tamati Smith/ Getty Images
Attendees listen as New Zealand High Commisioner Dame Annette King DNZM speaks at a key forum during the Garma Festival. Picture: Tamati Smith/ Getty Images
June Oscar AO speaks at a key forum during the Garma Festival. Picture: Tamati Smith/ Getty Images
June Oscar AO speaks at a key forum during the Garma Festival. Picture: Tamati Smith/ Getty Images
June Oscar AO speaks at a key forum during the Garma Festival. Picture: Tamati Smith/ Getty Images
June Oscar AO speaks at a key forum during the Garma Festival. Picture: Tamati Smith/ Getty Images
GARMA opening ceremony this evening. Gumatj clan dancers perform bunggul (ceremonial dance) for the PM Anthony Albanese, before presenting him with a Bathi. Picture: Nina Franova
GARMA opening ceremony this evening. Gumatj clan dancers perform bunggul (ceremonial dance) for the PM Anthony Albanese, before presenting him with a Bathi. Picture: Nina Franova
Ceremonial dance during the Garma Festival in northeast Arnhem Land, Northern Territory, Friday, July 29, 2022. Picture: AAP Image/Aaron Bunch
Ceremonial dance during the Garma Festival in northeast Arnhem Land, Northern Territory, Friday, July 29, 2022. Picture: AAP Image/Aaron Bunch
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese with Yothu Yindi Foundation Chair Galarrwuy Yunupingu the Garma Festival. Picture: AAP Image/Aaron Bunch
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese with Yothu Yindi Foundation Chair Galarrwuy Yunupingu the Garma Festival. Picture: AAP Image/Aaron Bunch
Cedric Marika with Prime Minister of Australia Anthony Albanese, Galarrwuy and Sen Patrick Dodson during the Garma Festival 2022 at Gulkula. Picture: Tamati Smith/ Getty Images
Cedric Marika with Prime Minister of Australia Anthony Albanese, Galarrwuy and Sen Patrick Dodson during the Garma Festival 2022 at Gulkula. Picture: Tamati Smith/ Getty Images
Senator Patrick Dodson with Yolngu people during the Garma Festival. Picture: Tamati Smith/ Getty Images
Senator Patrick Dodson with Yolngu people during the Garma Festival. Picture: Tamati Smith/ Getty Images
Yolngu men dancing during the Garma Festival. Picture: Tamati Smith/ Getty Images
Yolngu men dancing during the Garma Festival. Picture: Tamati Smith/ Getty Images
Prime Minister of Australia Anthony Albanese, Senator Patrick Dodson and Galarrwuy Yunupingu during the Garma Festival 2022. Picture: Tamati Smith/ Getty Images
Prime Minister of Australia Anthony Albanese, Senator Patrick Dodson and Galarrwuy Yunupingu during the Garma Festival 2022. Picture: Tamati Smith/ Getty Images
Senator Patrick Dodson during the Garma Festival 2022 at Gulkula. Picture: Tamati Smith/ Getty Images
Senator Patrick Dodson during the Garma Festival 2022 at Gulkula. Picture: Tamati Smith/ Getty Images
Yolngu children sit in a hammock during the Garma Festival at Gulkula. Picture: Tamati Smith/ Getty Images
Yolngu children sit in a hammock during the Garma Festival at Gulkula. Picture: Tamati Smith/ Getty Images
Marcia Langton looks on during the Garma Festival at Gulkula. Picture: Tamati Smith/ Getty Images
Marcia Langton looks on during the Garma Festival at Gulkula. Picture: Tamati Smith/ Getty Images
Indigenous people look on during a keynote speech by Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese during the Garma Festival. Picture: Tamati Smith/ Getty Images
Indigenous people look on during a keynote speech by Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese during the Garma Festival. Picture: Tamati Smith/ Getty Images
Linda Burnery embraces Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese during the Garma Festival. Picture: Tamati Smith/ Getty Images
Linda Burnery embraces Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese during the Garma Festival. Picture: Tamati Smith/ Getty Images
Galarrwuy Yunupingu AM interacts with Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese during the Garma Festival at Gulkula. Picture: Tamati Smith/ Getty Images
Galarrwuy Yunupingu AM interacts with Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese during the Garma Festival at Gulkula. Picture: Tamati Smith/ Getty Images
Galarrwuy Yunupingu AM listens to a translator as Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese speaks during the Garma Festival. Picture: Tamati Smith/ Getty Images
Galarrwuy Yunupingu AM listens to a translator as Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese speaks during the Garma Festival. Picture: Tamati Smith/ Getty Images
The Manggalili community performs during the opening ceremony of the Garma Festival at Gulkula. Picture: Tamati Smith/ Getty Images)
The Manggalili community performs during the opening ceremony of the Garma Festival at Gulkula. Picture: Tamati Smith/ Getty Images)
The Manggalili community performs during the opening ceremony of the Garma Festival at Gulkula. Picture: Tamati Smith/ Getty Images
The Manggalili community performs during the opening ceremony of the Garma Festival at Gulkula. Picture: Tamati Smith/ Getty Images
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese poses for photos during the Garma Festival at Gulkula. Picture: Tamati Smith/ Getty Images
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese poses for photos during the Garma Festival at Gulkula. Picture: Tamati Smith/ Getty Images
Australian Minister for Indigenous Australians Linda Burney attends the Garma Festival at Gulkula. Picture: Tamati Smith/ Getty Images
Australian Minister for Indigenous Australians Linda Burney attends the Garma Festival at Gulkula. Picture: Tamati Smith/ Getty Images
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese speaks during the Garma Festival at Gulkula. Picture: Tamati Smith/ Getty Images
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese speaks during the Garma Festival at Gulkula. Picture: Tamati Smith/ Getty Images
The Manggalili community performs during the opening ceremony of the Garma Festival. Picture: Tamati Smith/ Getty Images
The Manggalili community performs during the opening ceremony of the Garma Festival. Picture: Tamati Smith/ Getty Images
Linda Burney attends the Garma Festival at Gulkula. Picture: Tamati Smith/ Getty Images
Linda Burney attends the Garma Festival at Gulkula. Picture: Tamati Smith/ Getty Images
The Manggalili community performs during the opening ceremony of the Garma Festival at Gulkula on July 30, 2022 in East Arnhem, Australia. Picture: Tamati Smith/ Getty Images
The Manggalili community performs during the opening ceremony of the Garma Festival at Gulkula on July 30, 2022 in East Arnhem, Australia. Picture: Tamati Smith/ Getty Images
Prime Minister of Australia Anthony Albanese and Galarrwuy Yunupingu during the Garma Festival 2022 at Gulkula. Picture: Tamati Smith/ Getty Images
Prime Minister of Australia Anthony Albanese and Galarrwuy Yunupingu during the Garma Festival 2022 at Gulkula. Picture: Tamati Smith/ Getty Images
Prime Minister of Australia Anthony Albanese watches Yolngu People prepare for opening ceremony during the Garma Festival 2022 at Gulkula. Picture: Tamati Smith/ Getty Images
Prime Minister of Australia Anthony Albanese watches Yolngu People prepare for opening ceremony during the Garma Festival 2022 at Gulkula. Picture: Tamati Smith/ Getty Images
Cedric Marika with Yolngu Dancers during the Garma Festival 2022. Picture: Tamati Smith/ Getty Images
Cedric Marika with Yolngu Dancers during the Garma Festival 2022. Picture: Tamati Smith/ Getty Images
Prime Minister of Australia Anthony Albanese address crowd during the Garma Festival 2022 at Gulkula. Picture: Tamati Smith/ Getty Images
Prime Minister of Australia Anthony Albanese address crowd during the Garma Festival 2022 at Gulkula. Picture: Tamati Smith/ Getty Images
Yolngu Man plays didgeridoo (Yidaki) in front of crowd during the Garma Festival 2022. Picture: Tamati Smith/ Getty Images
Yolngu Man plays didgeridoo (Yidaki) in front of crowd during the Garma Festival 2022. Picture: Tamati Smith/ Getty Images
Cedric Marika poses in front of Prime Minister of Australia Anthony Albanese during the Garma Festival 2022.Picture: Tamati Smith/ Getty Images
Cedric Marika poses in front of Prime Minister of Australia Anthony Albanese during the Garma Festival 2022.Picture: Tamati Smith/ Getty Images
Cedric Yunupingu stamps out fire at ceremonial opening during the Garma Festival 2022. Picture: Tamati Smith/ Getty Images
Cedric Yunupingu stamps out fire at ceremonial opening during the Garma Festival 2022. Picture: Tamati Smith/ Getty Images
Cedric Marika with Yolngu dancers during the Garma Festival 2022. Picture: Tamati Smith/ Getty Images
Cedric Marika with Yolngu dancers during the Garma Festival 2022. Picture: Tamati Smith/ Getty Images
Prime Minister of Australia Anthony Albanese with Galarrwuy Yunupingu during the Garma Festival 2022. Picture: Tamati Smith/ Getty Images
Prime Minister of Australia Anthony Albanese with Galarrwuy Yunupingu during the Garma Festival 2022. Picture: Tamati Smith/ Getty Images
Prime Minister of Australia Anthony Albanese address crowd during the Garma Festival 2022. Picture: Tamati Smith/ Getty Images
Prime Minister of Australia Anthony Albanese address crowd during the Garma Festival 2022. Picture: Tamati Smith/ Getty Images
Prime Minister of Australia Anthony Albanese and Galarrwuy Yunupingu during the Garma Festival 2022. Picture: Tamati Smith/ Getty Images
Prime Minister of Australia Anthony Albanese and Galarrwuy Yunupingu during the Garma Festival 2022. Picture: Tamati Smith/ Getty Images
Yongu dancer during the Bungul during Garma Festival 2022 at Gulkula. Picture: Tamati Smith/ Getty Images
Yongu dancer during the Bungul during Garma Festival 2022 at Gulkula. Picture: Tamati Smith/ Getty Images
02/08/2019 Dancers during the opening ceremony of Garma Festival in Arnhem Land, NT. Photographer: Teagan Glenane
02/08/2019 Dancers during the opening ceremony of Garma Festival in Arnhem Land, NT. Photographer: Teagan Glenane
Prime Minister of Australia Anthony Albanese with Yolngu People during the Garma Festival 2022 at Gulkula. Picture: Tamati Smith/Getty Images
Prime Minister of Australia Anthony Albanese with Yolngu People during the Garma Festival 2022 at Gulkula. Picture: Tamati Smith/Getty Images
Yolngu man Cedric Yunupingu leads his dancers for rehersals during the Garma Festival. Picture: Tamati Smith/Getty Images
Yolngu man Cedric Yunupingu leads his dancers for rehersals during the Garma Festival. Picture: Tamati Smith/Getty Images
Yolngu man having body paint applied during the Garma Festival 2022 at Gulkula. Picture: Tamati Smith/Getty Images
Yolngu man having body paint applied during the Garma Festival 2022 at Gulkula. Picture: Tamati Smith/Getty Images
Yolngu People during the Garma Festival 2022 at Gulkula on July 29, 2022 in East Arnhem, Australia. Picture: Tamati Smith/Getty Images
Yolngu People during the Garma Festival 2022 at Gulkula on July 29, 2022 in East Arnhem, Australia. Picture: Tamati Smith/Getty Images
Yolngu boys playing didgeridoo (Yidaki) as a man with his baby looks on during the Garma Festival 2022. Picture: Tamati Smith/Getty Images
Yolngu boys playing didgeridoo (Yidaki) as a man with his baby looks on during the Garma Festival 2022. Picture: Tamati Smith/Getty Images
Prime Minister of Australia Anthony Albanese, Senator Patrick Dodson and Galarrwuy Yunupingu during the Garma Festival 2022. Picture: Tamati Smith/Getty Images
Prime Minister of Australia Anthony Albanese, Senator Patrick Dodson and Galarrwuy Yunupingu during the Garma Festival 2022. Picture: Tamati Smith/Getty Images
A Yolngu dancers at Bungul during Garma Festival 2022 at Gulkula on July 29, 2022 in East Arnhem, Australia. Picture: Tamati Smith/Getty Images
A Yolngu dancers at Bungul during Garma Festival 2022 at Gulkula on July 29, 2022 in East Arnhem, Australia. Picture: Tamati Smith/Getty Images
Prime Minister of Australia Anthony Albanese walks with Yolngu community during Garma Festival. Picture: Tamati Smith/Getty Images
Prime Minister of Australia Anthony Albanese walks with Yolngu community during Garma Festival. Picture: Tamati Smith/Getty Images
A Yolngu man during the Bungul at Garma Festival. Picture: Tamati Smith/Getty Images
A Yolngu man during the Bungul at Garma Festival. Picture: Tamati Smith/Getty Images
A Yolngu dancers at Bungul during Garma Festival 2022 at Gulkula. Picture: Tamati Smith/Getty Images
A Yolngu dancers at Bungul during Garma Festival 2022 at Gulkula. Picture: Tamati Smith/Getty Images
Prime Minister of Australia Anthony Albanese walks with Yolngu community during Garma Festival. Picture: Tamati Smith/Getty Images
Prime Minister of Australia Anthony Albanese walks with Yolngu community during Garma Festival. Picture: Tamati Smith/Getty Images
Prime Minister of Australia Anthony Albanese with Yolngu men during Garma Festival. Picture: Tamati Smith/Getty Images
Prime Minister of Australia Anthony Albanese with Yolngu men during Garma Festival. Picture: Tamati Smith/Getty Images
Prime Minister of Australia Anthony Albanese with Yolngu men during Garma Festival 2022. Picture: Tamati Smith/Getty Images
Prime Minister of Australia Anthony Albanese with Yolngu men during Garma Festival 2022. Picture: Tamati Smith/Getty Images
A Yolngu dancers at Bungul during Garma Festival 2022 at Gulkula. Picture: Tamati Smith/Getty Images
A Yolngu dancers at Bungul during Garma Festival 2022 at Gulkula. Picture: Tamati Smith/Getty Images
A Yolngu dancer during Garma Festival 2022 at Gulkula. Picture: Tamati Smith/Getty Images
A Yolngu dancer during Garma Festival 2022 at Gulkula. Picture: Tamati Smith/Getty Images
Prime Minister of Australia Anthony Albanese holds up Didjeridoo (Yidaki) during Garma Festival 2022 at Gulkula. Picture: Tamati Smith/Getty Images
Prime Minister of Australia Anthony Albanese holds up Didjeridoo (Yidaki) during Garma Festival 2022 at Gulkula. Picture: Tamati Smith/Getty Images
Prime Minister of Australia Anthony Albanese walks with Yolngu community during Garma Festival 2022 at Gulkula. Picture: Tamati Smith/Getty Images
Prime Minister of Australia Anthony Albanese walks with Yolngu community during Garma Festival 2022 at Gulkula. Picture: Tamati Smith/Getty Images
Prime Minister of Australia Anthony Albanese during Garma Festival 2022. Picture: Tamati Smith/Getty Images
Prime Minister of Australia Anthony Albanese during Garma Festival 2022. Picture: Tamati Smith/Getty Images
Prime Minister of Australia Anthony Albanese addresses Galarrwuy Yunupingu and crowd during Garma Festival 2022 at Gulkula. Picture: Tamati Smith/Getty Images
Prime Minister of Australia Anthony Albanese addresses Galarrwuy Yunupingu and crowd during Garma Festival 2022 at Gulkula. Picture: Tamati Smith/Getty Images
Prime Minister of Australia Anthony Albanese and Galarrwuy Yunupingu during the Garma Festival 2022. Picture: Tamati Smith/Getty Images
Prime Minister of Australia Anthony Albanese and Galarrwuy Yunupingu during the Garma Festival 2022. Picture: Tamati Smith/Getty Images
Young Yolngu dancers in front of Prime Minister of Australia Anthony Albanese and Sen Patrick Dodson during the Garma Festival. Picture: Tamati Smith/Getty Images
Young Yolngu dancers in front of Prime Minister of Australia Anthony Albanese and Sen Patrick Dodson during the Garma Festival. Picture: Tamati Smith/Getty Images
Prime Minister of Australia Anthony Albanese, Sen Patrick Dodson and MP Lindsey Burney at Bungul during Garma Festival 2022. Picture: Tamati Smith/Getty Images
Prime Minister of Australia Anthony Albanese, Sen Patrick Dodson and MP Lindsey Burney at Bungul during Garma Festival 2022. Picture: Tamati Smith/Getty Images
Prime Minister of Australia Anthony Albanese holds a Didgeridoo (Yidaki) in front of the crowd during Garma Festival. Picture: Tamati Smith/Getty Images
Prime Minister of Australia Anthony Albanese holds a Didgeridoo (Yidaki) in front of the crowd during Garma Festival. Picture: Tamati Smith/Getty Images
Yolngu man Cedric Yunupingu during the Garma Festival 2022 at Gulkula. Picture: Tamati Smith/Getty Images
Yolngu man Cedric Yunupingu during the Garma Festival 2022 at Gulkula. Picture: Tamati Smith/Getty Images

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