Mardi Gras マルディグラ 2011 – Part 2

The parade only got wilder as the night went on.  We were hit with sporadic but heavy rains, which was quite annoying.  I would get drenched, then as I get my rain gear out it would stop.  The rain gear got in the way of taking pictures so I would take it off, then it

Mardi Gras マルディグラ 2011 – Part 1

The Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras is without a doubt the premier Gay and Lesbian Festival in the world. The 2011 night parade was the first one I had actually attended in person.  This year’s parade was overseen by Artistic Director Ignatius Jones, and has a subtheme of “Say Something”.

Asian Marching Boys rehearsal

We were lucky enough to be invited to attend one of the Asian Marching Boys’ (AMB) rehearsals for the Mardi Gras in a couple of weeks time.  The AMB strives to promote the visibility of Asian gay men in Australia.  They are one of only a few groups in the Mardi Gras whose members are predominately