Dozens of people have taken part in an outdoor drag queen storytime in Sydney
Sydney's Oxford Street was even more colourful than usual on Saturday as one of Australia's largest-ever drag queen storytimes was held on the iconic strip.
Dozens of parents and children listened to Hannah Conda and Maxi Shield read stories and play games, as part of the Mardi Gras' Oxtravaganza festival.But behind the glitter, there was a message of inclusivity and LGBTIQ+ visibility. "It's very much allowing the kids to see there is no box that they have to fit in when they grow up. They can be anything that they want," Ms Conda told SBS News.We want to let them see the fabulousness that this world can have"They ask 'how come you've got a dress on?' and we say 'we like it and we like to sparkle'.
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