Parrtjima festival in Alice Springs clocks 23,220 attendances in 10 days
Parrtjima – A Festival in Light has wrapped up with more than 20,000 attendances over 10 nights.
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PARRTJIMA – A Festival in Light has wrapped up in the Red Centre with 23,220 attendances over 10 nights of light, music, talks, workshops and film.
The numbers were up from 17,000 last year. The festival is set to return in 2022 from April 8 to 17.
Images of Parrtjima 2021 spread across the nation and overseas, and will set a solid base for the success of Parrtjima 2022.
The popular Merne Desert Dinner under the stars sold out months in advance this year and will return next year.
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Another first for 2021 was dedicated Parrtjima travel packages, and these will be on sale again for 2022.
The closing weekend of the 2021 festival saw huge numbers through the gates, as eager fans arrived to soak up the atmosphere and enjoy live music from Ziggy Ramo on Saturday and Shellie Morris on Sunday in front of the MacDonnell Ranges.
It wrapped up an epic 10 nights of festivities that saw the eyes of the nation focused on Alice Springs as a shining example of how to hold a safe, successful in event in an industry badly affected by COVID-19.
Minister for Major Events Natasha Fyles said the “sounds, sights and tastes of Parrtjima are unlike anything else”.
“We are proud to support this event that shines a light on the rich culture of Central Australia and helps strengthen the local economy,” she said.
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“From humble beginnings in 2016, Parrtjima – A Festival in Light has become a world-class festival on the Australian calendar of cultural events.
“The Northern Territory Government is proud to support Parrtjima whilst growing the visitor economy in Central Australia.”
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