In Photos: The Garma Festival

Members of the Gumatj clan perform ceremonial dancing.

Photograph: Melanie Faith Dove/Yothu Yindi Foundation

The Garma festival started as a small gathering for the communities of north-east Arnhem Land, and while it has grown in size in recent years, at its heart it remains a celebration of Yolngu cultural traditions and a meeting point for local families.

Photograph: Teagan Glenane/Yothu Yindi Foundation

A child from Groote Eylandt joins in the ceremonial dances at the bunggul ground.

Photograph: Helen Davidson for the Guardian