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GARMA FESTIVAL
Frequently Asked Questions
Can
I take photographs at the Garma Festival?
Yes, however all guests must sign
a General Authority to Make a Record of the Festival. If you have completed the online registration process, you would have agreed to this.
Is
the forum at the same place as the festival?
Yes, the Forum is an integral part of
the festival.
How can I learn more about Yolngu languages and culture?
Charles Darwin University, School of Australian Indigenous Knowledge Systems has a Yolgnu Languages program CDU Yolngu Studies
Do
I need a Permit?
You don't need a permit. Your festival invitation grants you
access to the permit area. You should read the permit restrictions before leaving for the festival.
Can
you be at the forum and attend the festival?
Yes, even though the forum and the festival
run concurrently, there will be festival activities that you
can join.
What
happens when we fly in? How do we get to the site, do we
need a car?
When you arrive at Nhulunbuy (Gove) airport, a Garma bus will meet you and take you to the festival site.
Do
you have more information on the region?
Background
information on Garma
East Arnhem Land Tourism Association
website
Map 1: Gove Peninsula
Map 2: Arnhem Land
Can
you drive in to the Garma Festival?
Yes. Driving from Darwin takes
12 to 15 hrs in a 4-wheel drive. It would be good to tell
us if you plan to drive and when you plan to arrive. You will need to bring your registration confirmation summary and tax invoice as this provides
you with permission from the Northern Land Council to
travel through Aboriginal land.
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