Parrtjima festival 2023: shining a light on the red centre – in pictures

Parrtjima is an annual, 10-night, large-scale light and sound festival that celebrates Aboriginal art, culture and music. It’s held in the Alice Springs Desert Park in Mparntwe country, with the rugged and ancient MacDonnell Ranges forming a natural canvas for the projections. This year’s festival theme is Listening with Heart, with works that explore coming together, meeting and taking time to reflect