From the air, Darnley Island lies within a string of over 270 islands within the Torres Strait.

Torres Strait Islander man, performs as part of the Purple Spider Island dancers. They share their stories and passion through their performances at the Coming of the Light Festival, Darnley Island.

Locals arrive in colourful dress as the Coming of the Light ceremony on Darnley Island begins.

All Saints church on Darnley Island becomes the gathering place for all denominations throughout the Coming of the Light Festival.

This little boy is one of the Purple Spider Island dancers, who share their stories and passion through their performances at the Coming of the Light Festival, Darnley Island, in the Torres Strait Islands.

Wasie Tardent smiles wide as she takes part in the singing and celebrations of the Coming of the Light Festival on Darnley Island in the Torres Strait.

Local Darnley Island residents, William (Bully) and Norah Saylor.

A sense of the sprawling Torres Strait Islands seascape is achieved from the air on approach to Horn Island.

The clear waters off Horn Island in the Torres Strait is home to sharks, crocs, turtles and abundant sea life.

An outpouring of faith, music and song, fills the All Saints church during a combined service celebrating the Coming of the Light to Darnley Island.

It feels like Christmas, as people arrive and unload armfuls of food – sop sop (made with sweet potato and coconut milk), damper, fish, salads, slices of bright pink watermelon – placing them carefully on long trestle tables before joining the throng to chat.

Colourful grasshoppers share the gardens of Torres Strait Islanders.