Mardi Gras 2021: Merayakan identitas dan keragaman di SCG.

One of the participating groups at the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Parade at the Sydney Cricket Ground, 6Mar 2021.

One of the participating groups at the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Parade at the Sydney Cricket Ground, Sat - 6 Mar 2021. Source: Image courtesy originalspin.com.au

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Segalanya sedikit berbeda di LGBTQI + Sydney Mardi Gras tahun ini. Agar perayaan Mardi Gras 2021 ini aman dari COVID-19, jumlah peserta dibatasi dan acara dipindahkan dari Oxford Street ke Sydney Cricket Ground. Ada yang berpendapat bahwa Mardi Gras sudah kehilangan maknanya.

Participants take part in the 43rd annual Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras parade at the SCG in Sydney, Sat, March 6, 2021.

Participants take part in the 43rd annual Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras parade at the SCG in Sydney, Saturday, March 6, 2021. Dikes on Bikes. Source: Image: AAP/Dan Himbrechts 06 Mar 21.

Hendri Yulius adalah seorang penulis, intelektual publik, dan aktivis. Sehari menjelang perayaan Mardi Gras LGBTQI + Sydney Hwndry menjelaskan pentingnya Mardi Gras dan menilai situasi komunitas LGBTQI + di Indonesia. Dijelaskannya mengapa sikap di Indonesia lebih bernuansa daripada yang sering diberitakan di media.