Mardi Gras 2024: The Nepali Queer Community Sydney is all set to represent Nepal for the first time

The Nepali Queer Community Sydney is gearing up for their participation in this year's Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras on 2 March. Members of the Nepali queer community in Sydney, including Payal Mahato, Abhishek Bania, and Pem Tamang, shared their excitement with SBS Nepali and detailed their preparations for the event.

From left to right: Payal, Pem, and Abhishek from the Nepali Queer Community Sydney expressed their excitement about their debut in the Mardi Gras parade, representing Nepal. Source: SBS / Sunita Pokharel