A NEW cultural event is set to launch in Broken Hill this Saturday with the inaugural Marnpi Festival celebrating art, family, and the enduring legacy of local Elders.

The festival features the opening of two new exhibitions by Barkindji artist Badger Bates with his grandson Baaka Bates, and Ngiyampaa artist Anthony Hayward.

Acclaimed Barkindji singer-songwriter Nancy Bates will perform during t...