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202051 minPGdocumentary

ROAR

202051 minPGdocumentary

Fifteen years of participation in the Sydney Mardi Gras has allowed the LGBTIQ+ Asian group Asian Marching Boys and Friends to amplify their voices.

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Suthee Pakcharoen

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Fifteen years of participation in the Sydney Mardi Gras has allowed the LGBTIQ+ Asian group Asian Marching Boys and Friends to amplify their voices.

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Suthee Pakcharoendirector

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Sydney's Mardi Gras features the Asian Marching Boys and Friends, a group that has participated in the festival for over 15 years. The documentary presents interviews with community leaders and group members, detailing their efforts to promote visibility and acceptance for LGBTIQ+ Asian individuals in Australia. Through their vibrant parades and strong community ties, they have gained recognition in media coverage each year, creating a platform for their voices to be heard.

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