The two-day Mutawintji Cultural Festival begins this Friday at Mutawintji National Park in far western New South Wales, offering visitors an opportunity to engage with local Aboriginal communities, listen to stories of the land and its people, and enjoy traditional dance and Wiimpatja music.

It features performances from First Nations dance groups from across the country, hands-on cultural activities such as weaving, jewellery-making, and crafting, as well as guided tours of the area.

The festival promotes understanding and respect for First Nations culture, which is in keeping with Target 16 of the National Agreement on Closing the Gap; a commitment to ensuring Indigenous cultures and languages remain strong and thriving.

The federal government contributed $150,000 to support the event. Minister for Indigenous Australians, Malarndirri McCarthy, said the government was proud to support this year's event, calling it a "wonderful opportunity to celebrate First Nations culture on Country in the unique and beautiful Mutawintji National Park".

"Festivals like these are so important to bring Indigenous and non-Indigenous people together to strengthen community and celebrate the world's oldest continuing culture," Senator McCarthy said.

Barkandji Native Title Group Chair Leroy Johnson said the festival "uniquely promotes and highlights not only our Wiimpatja culture but the culture of all the people who attend".

"It is truly a shared experience that we hope will turn into tradition," he said.

"One that is handed from Country to Country, generation to generation. Mutawintji looking after all of us. Together."

Mutawintji Board of Management Chair, Warlpa Thompson, described the experience of gathering on Country as "magical".

"Our people have created an amazing setting to host others and bring us all together," he said.

"Through us sharing with each other, we also invite all Australians to take this journey with us leading the way as we sing up Country."

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