We must avoid assumption.

The 1978 Mardi Gras started as a peaceful march and degenerated into a violent clash with police - 24 June 1978. (The Pride History Group)

The 1978 Mardi Gras started as a peaceful march and degenerated into a violent clash with police - 24 June 1978. (The Pride History Group) Source: SBS item published - SBS 22 FEB 2016 - 3:55 PM UPDATED 22 FEB 2016 - 3:55 PM

Prior to Saturday night’s Mardi Gras parade writer and researcher Hendri Yulius and artist Jayanto Daminik Tan discuss the importance of celebrating Mardi Gras.


How has Sydney’s Mardi Gras changed since the “Out of the bars and into the streets!” demonstration of 1978? What are the Asian Gay Men project and ACON?  What support do they provide for the LGBTIQ+ community?  Hendri Yulius and Jayanto Damanik Tan answer these and related questions.

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