Alexandre Nikolaev ([personal profile] alexnikolbackup) wrote2021-03-06 01:00 pm

В Австралии лето и люди забыли про ваш этот вирус. Празднуют Масленицу (Марди Гра)

Тысячи гуляк праздновали Марди Гра в Сиднее в субботу вечером, и на фотографиях были изображены сцены, которых не было во многих других частях мира с тех пор, как началась пандемия коронавируса.

The regular annual Mardi Gras parade - which regularly draw over 10,000 participants and public crowds of at least 250,000 people - was cancelled due to Covid concerns, instead hosted inside a stadium

Сообщается, что 5000 человек приняли участие в параде, который проходил на Сиднейском крикетном поле перед аудиторией в 36 000 человек на трибунах, причем люди были плотно упакованы друг с другом без необходимости в социальном дистанцировании или масках для лица.



Thousands of revellers have flocked to Sydney Cricket Ground for a Mardi Gras parade like never before. Pictured Two women embrace for a kissThe gleaming pageantry of the city's Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras parade was not dulled by a Covid-forced venue change as marchers moved from the streets to the cricket stadium.

Хедлайнер британской певицы и суперзвезды Риты Оры украл шоу, и по всему городу бесчисленное множество людей веселились в пабах и барах, поскольку Сиднейский штат Новый Южный Уэльс 48 дней обходился без местной передачи вируса.

Pictured: Participants for the weekend's parade during a press conference ahead of the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Parade at Sydney Cricket Ground



Это событие является символом успеха Австралии в подавлении Covid-19, где было зафиксировано чуть более 29 000 случаев заболевания и 909 связанных с ним смертей среди населения численностью более 25 миллионов человек.

Pictured: Rita Ora performs at Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gra. The event is emblematic of Australia's success at suppressing Covid-19, having seen just over 29,000 cases and 909 related deaths among a population of over 25 million people



Напротив, в западноевропейских странах, включая Великобританию, Францию, Германию и Италию, число случаев заболевания коронавирусом выросло до миллионов, а число смертей-до десятков тысяч, и вряд ли подобные толпы будут наблюдаться в течение нескольких месяцев.

Thousands of revellers celebrated Mardi Gras in Sydney on Saturday night, with pictures showing scenes not witnessed in many other parts of the world since the coronavirus pandemic began

Pictured: A graph showing coronavirus cases per day in Australia Pictured: A graph showing coronavirus deaths per day in Australia

Revellers usually line the traditional parade route through the city's LGBT hub, but due to Covid-19 concerns, the event was held inside the Sydney Cricket Ground to an audience of 36,000

Spectators are seen in the crowd ahead of the 43rd annual Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras parade at the SCG in Sydney, Australia, March 6


By contrast, western European countries including the U.K., France, Germany and Italy have all seen coronavirus cases rise into the millions and deaths in the tens-of-thousands, are are unlikely to see similar crowds for months

The usually boisterous street parade was corralled inside the sports ground in an attempt to prevent the potential spread of Covid-19, in Australia's state that has not seen a case of coronavirus in 48 days

The parade celebrates queer people from different backgrounds including First Nations, Pacific Islander and other Indigenous communities

Organiser Charlie Murphy, from Pride in Protest, told AFP that street protest was an integral part of Mardi Gras, particularly important in the ongoing fight for rights across marginalised groups. Pictured: Māori queers celebrate their identity with shirts saying 'Haka for Life' and traditional tattoos, outfits and dances during the parade

Organisers said the 2021 parade will move away from the traditional large floats, which moved down the street, and will instead focus on costumes, puppetry and props

Parade-goers represented the diversity of the LGBTQIA+ community in their costumes, which ranged from flowery pink bodysuits and low-cut leather vests to golden saris and flamboyant white feathers

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

Attendees celebrated the historic event by dressing in style, sharing kisses with loved ones and waving rainbow flags, pompoms and ribbons

Singer and I'm a Celebrity star Jack Vidgen, who identifies as gay, smiled broadly as he greeted fans during the parade

Purple Wiggle Jeff Fatt points his fingers and does the twist in support of the gay community on Saturday night

Federal Opposition Leader Anthony Albanese (left), Labor Senator Kristina Keneally (centre) and Federal Member for Sydney Tanya Plibersek (right) wave as they pass through crowds

Actor Christian Wilkins sways his golden locks around and smiles as he bares his torso in a sparkly bralette and silver harem pants

Some people in the parade continued to protest, with one dressing up as NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian trapped in a cage, wearing giant pearls and clutching the throat of a koala
Some people in the parade continued to protest, with one dressing up as NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian trapped in a cage, wearing giant pearls and clutching the throat of a koala

Army members show off their marching skills as they walk across the green in their crisp-pressed and shapely uniforms

A gentleman appears to have done the weekly grocery shop before attending the parade, as he wears a short pink skirt, tiny wings and clear stilettos

Pretty in pink! Attendees snap a selfie as they enjoy the Mardi Gras 2021 celebrations at the Sydney Cricket Ground

This happy reveller enjoys a drink while watching the parade, dressed in glittery gold accessories and a see-through black top

A reveller in fishnet stockings and practical shoes puckers her lips for the the camera

An octopus floats above a procession of blue and orange people celebrating as they dance across the green grass of the Sydney Cricket Ground

Feathers galore as red hot dancers entertain admiring fans in flattering ensembles all the while rocking sky-high white heels

A pink Queen feigns flattery as admirers cheer her on as she sports a full-on fuschia gown and parades across the SCG

Former US President Donald Trump makes a surprising visit to this years Mardi Gras, wearing a 'loser' sashay and what appears to be a giant nappy
Former US President Donald Trump makes a surprising visit to this years Mardi Gras, wearing a 'loser' sashay and what appears to be a giant nappy

This partier bared all during the Dykes on Bike portion of the parade, showing off a tiger tattoo and making sure no one missed their spunky rainbow tie

This partier bared all during the Dykes on Bike portion of the parade, showing off a tiger tattoo and making sure no one missed their spunky rainbow tie

Dressed in a smorgasbord of colourful feathers, jewels and silks, this Queen gives fans a very glittery, rainbow royal wave as she passes

This rider ballooned with pride as she paraded through the Sydney Cricket Ground in a low-cut vest on her bike covered in rainbows
Dykes on Bikes led the parade, zooming past cheering crowds rocking dark glasses, spiky hair and leather. Lots and lots of leather.

Dykes on Bikes led the parade, zooming past cheering crowds rocking dark glasses, spiky hair and leather. Lots and lots of leather.

Gorgeous girls pose for the camera in itty bitty bikini tops and glitter as they head to the SCG to celebrate Sydney queerdom

ANZ Bank staff wave to the cameras in shiny baby blue get-ups and silvery wigs, while brandishing their companies logo as they walk by


Even the men, women and others in blue were in on the fun on Saturday night, expressing support for queer members of the force and community

This parader was a flowery delight as they moved through the crowd, spreading well-scented seeds of love and acceptance

Queer South Asians celebrate the intersection of their LGBTQIA+ identity and their cultural heritage in striking blue and yellow outfits

Queer South Asians celebrate the intersection of their LGBTQIA+ identity and their cultural heritage in striking blue and yellow outfits

Some butterfly-winged babes stand up to watch the paraders floating by, waving rainbow ribbons to celebrate the day of pride

Sistergirls dressed in black march across the grass carrying a sign that is reflecting the Mardi Gras theme for 2021, which is Rise

Stands are full of partygoers watching the floats passby in this years unusual Mardi Gras, where the usual parade has been moved to the SCG because of Covid restrictions

This year is especially unique as the usual roaming floats have been replaced with seated celebrations because of the Covid pandemic

This pair shared an intimate kiss within the grounds, as the parade was started by a Welcome to Country and then rousing performances by musicians including Electric Fields

Three glamorous Mardi Gras attendees prove more is more as they show off in flamboyant feathers and gorgeous glittery outfits

Some joyous women celebrate under a rainbow flag and decorated with glitter as celebrations for Mardi Gras 2021 begin in Sydney

Sydney LGBTQI rights protesters kicked off the 2021 Mardi Gras celebrations with technicolour demonstrations along Oxford Street on Saturday afternoon

Revelling protesters assembled at Taylor Square and set off raising awareness about issues including women's rights, gay and lesbian rights, the Religious Discrimination Bill, transgender rights, black deaths in custody and police brutality

Revelling protesters assembled at Taylor Square and set off raising awareness about issues including women's rights, gay and lesbian rights, the Religious Discrimination Bill, transgender rights, black deaths in custody and police brutality

A marcher pairs a Covid safe mask with a glamorous jewelled tiara, chunky black necklace and a singlet with a big, furry leather bear

New South Wales Health granted organisers an exemption from gathering restrictions, the first such exemption granted in NSW, with organisers trumpeting the decision as a victory for protest rights

Many people turned up to protest in the lead up to the Mardi Gras Parade in 2021, demonstrating against various topics while displaying their pride for the queer community

'This is a massive win for not only the right to protest but for the queer community to say that the fight against transphobia and homophobia cannot wait,' activist group Pride in Protest said in a statement

A protester wearing bold red suspenders and brandishing a rainbow flag proudly, raises a fist during the march on Oxford Street

A gathering exemption for an Invasion Day rally in Sydney was refused earlier this year, but pride marchers showed their support for Indigenous rights during the protest on Saturday

These wild and proud marchers stripped down to enjoy the sun as they sit down during Mardi Gras celebrations on March 6

These revellers know a pride parade is not complete without cowboy hats, bumbag, skin tight rainbow leggings, nipple tassels and lots of bubbles

The Mardi Gras protests began with a gathering and speeches at Sydney's Taylor Square

'Trump-ette marching gurls' Kevin Hardy (left) and Dejay Toborek (right) pose for a photo in front of a familiar-looking prop

A protester celebrates Mardi Gras on Saturday while wearing a colourful necklace that ends in an eight legged pride friend

Protesters marched against indefinite detention and Aboriginal deaths in custody

People dress up for Oxford Street celebrations, wearing clown-esque makeup and costumes, denim, leather and even an all-white ensemble complete with a very responsible mask and gloves

Better than bin chickens: even though there is no official parade, 2021 Mardi Gras outfits have not disappointed

Marches holding a transgender rights flag

Revellers fan themselves as they walk through the heat

Sydney personality Danny Lim shows his support for the pride parade with his signs calling for respect and smiles for love

Members of the Greens Party joined the protest with rainbow coloured signs, bodysuits, masks and scarves

The Leichhardt Uniting Church shows support for transgender rights with a sign saying 'We are all created lovingly & wonderfully, trans rights are human rights'

Mardi Gras protesters celebrated in style, matching their colourful hair, glamorous earrings, glitter, bold eyeshadow with Covid safe masks